Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Alexander Heights has an estimated 8,175 residents, up 5.2% since the 2021 Census, with 49 projects tracked in the area around Alexander Heights.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Alexander Heights is located 14 kilometres north from Perth CBD and has an estimated population of 8,175 as of Aug 2026, based on AreaSearch’s analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. This is an increase of 403 people (5.2%) since the 2021 Census, when 7,772 people were recorded. The suburb’s profile includes strong mortgage holder representation, a high share of residents born overseas, above-average household size, and notable employment presence in mining, retail trade, and construction. Its age composition is fairly standard, with a median age 39, and family households form a large part of the community.
Alexander Heights is described as having a strong community and family-friendly atmosphere, with a diverse and multicultural population. Parks and recreational facilities offer opportunities for outdoor activities and sport, while investment in infrastructure and services—including shopping centres, schools, and healthcare facilities—supports convenience and everyday needs.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 8,150 in 2006 and 8,175 in 2025. The Aug 2026 estimate (ABS June 2025 base) is the same.
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 13.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 37.9%.
Alexander Heights ranks in the 83rd percentile nationally for cultural diversity and the 76th for transport & access.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Alexander Heights is $768 a week, up 9.6% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 6% above Greater Perth.
6% above Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $768 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +9.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Wanneroo | $724 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Wanneroo, over 12 months | +8.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - North West | $760 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - North West, over 12 months | +7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 49 projects in and around Alexander Heights, 9 of them under construction.
A new land subdivision delivering 120 residential lots in Alexander Heights, with stages currently under construction and titles expected…
Redevelopment of Alexander Heights Shopping Centre is underway.
Alexander Heights Village is a significant masterplanned infill community located on a 10 hectare site in Perth.
The East Landsdale Neighbourhood Centre is a commercial development at 365 Landsdale Road and 385 Alexander Drive, Landsdale WA.
An over 55s lifestyle estate featuring 77 contemporary homes on freehold titles and a proposed residential aged care facility component.
New boutique land estate by DevelopmentWA in the final release of land in Darch, offering 68 titled lots close to parks and schools.
The roundabout at Mirrabooka Avenue and Kingsway is being upgraded to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety.
Statewide program delivering new and upgraded shared walking and cycling infrastructure across metropolitan Perth through the WA Bicycle…
City of Wanneroo-led redevelopment of the 1.37-hectare Girrawheen Hub Precinct into a modern single-storey multi-purpose community facility…
Major staged road upgrade led by the City of Wanneroo to improve east-west connectivity in Perth's northern growth corridor.
Large green-title residential estate in the East Wanneroo Cell 9 precinct immediately east of Madeley, delivering approximately 650 lots…
Approved eight-storey mixed-use development at Kingsway City Shopping Centre comprising 135 serviced apartments above six ground-floor…
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Estimated completion year of the 21 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 5, 2027 5, 2028 4, 2029 1, 2030 2, 2031 1, 2032 1. 2 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 4 substantial development applications lodged in and around Alexander Heights over the period covered (about 3.8 years), none in the last 12 months. Coverage varies by council.
Status of the 4 tracked applications: 4 approved, 0 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
Key application 200 Mirrabooka Avenue, Alexander Heights Retail | $2.5m Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 3.8 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 0 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 0.5 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 6th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 4 | ABS building approvals | 10th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 3.8 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Alexander Heights include: The Heights Estate (Construction); Alexander Heights Shopping Centre Redevelopment (Construction); Alexander Heights Village (Planning); East Wanneroo Cell 6 (Darch/Madeley) Agreed Structure Plan No. 8 (Approved); and Perth Active Transport Network (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Alexander Heights spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Transport & Logistics, and Arts & Culture, among others.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Alexander Heights, placing the area among the bottom 24% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Alexander Heights area has seen 20 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Alexander Heights's current population of 8,175 has been supported by 4 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Alexander Heights has seen 0.5 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 814 people in the suburb of Alexander Heights, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Alexander Heights's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 4, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Alexander Heights has grown by approximately 64 people, while 20 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 3.2 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Alexander Heights has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,175 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +5.2% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,570 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 79th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 7,772 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 403 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.18 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Alexander Heights was estimated to be approximately 8,175 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 8,175 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Alexander Heights has added approximately 403 people and shown a 5.19% increase from the 7,772 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Alexander Heights is estimated at 2,571 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Alexander Heights has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.0% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Alexander Heights is driven by: Overseas migration (75.0%), Natural increase (25.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 75.0% of overall population gains.
Alexander Heights's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 49th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 17.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 27.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 52.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 39 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 13.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 10.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Alexander Heights at 39 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 39 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 39 years as at August 2026, Alexander Heights is 2 years older than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Alexander Heights compared to the Greater Perth region is the 55 - 64 group, making up 13.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Alexander Heights compared to the Greater Perth region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 12.8% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the suburb of Alexander Heights is broadly in line with Greater Perth.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 17.5% of the population in the suburb of Alexander Heights as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 17.2% of the population in the suburb of Alexander Heights as at August 2026.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $59,712 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $68,542 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,709 | 2021 Census, weekly | 47th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $703 | 2021 Census, weekly | 29th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 18.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,917 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 21.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Alexander Heights is approximately $63,916. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $59,712.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Alexander Heights is approximately $73,367. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $68,542.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Alexander Heights is approximately $63,916 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $59,712 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Alexander Heights is approximately $73,367 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $68,542 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Alexander Heights's households (~37.9% / 1,004 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Alexander Heights is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 37.9% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Alexander Heights is $1,709/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Alexander Heights is $1,917/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Alexander Heights is $703/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Alexander Heights's median income among taxpayers is $59,712, with an average of $68,542. This is below the national average, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $64,047 and average of $84,609. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $63,916 (median) and $73,367 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Alexander Heights is $6,266 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Alexander Heights's disposable income is $6,266 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Alexander Heights shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 8.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,389 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 6,024 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 4,820 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Alexander Heights has approximately 4,389 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 8.9%. The elevated unemployment rate suggests challenging labour market conditions. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Alexander Heights stands at 8.9%, which is 4.7 percentage points above Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Alexander Heights is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (13.2% of employment), construction (11.7%), and retail trade (11.3%). Other significant employers include education & training and manufacturing.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Alexander Heights has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Alexander Heights is 71.1%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The suburb of Alexander Heights shows notable specialisation in manufacturing, which employs 7.9% of the local workforce compared to 5.5% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Alexander Heights's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Education in Alexander Heights: university qualifications 16.3%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 980.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 11.9% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 16.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 25.6% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.7% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.1% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 48.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 27.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.6% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.4% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.3% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
16.3% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Alexander Heights have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
48.0% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Alexander Heights have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Alexander Heights ranks in the 29th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Alexander Heights are: Certificate (25.6%), Bachelor Degree (11.9%), Advanced Diploma (10.1%).
27.9% of the population in the suburb of Alexander Heights is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.4% in primary school, 8.3% in secondary school, 4.6% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Alexander Heights is 980, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 1 schools within the suburb of Alexander Heights, with a combined enrollment of approximately 328 students.
The suburb of Alexander Heights includes 1 primary school.
Alexander Heights features high concentrations of single parent families and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 18.1% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 38.3% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 26.2% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 14.2% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,649 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,786 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 80.1% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Alexander Heights had 2,649 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 5.2% to an estimated 2,786 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Alexander Heights is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 80.1% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (18.1%), group households (2.0%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,122 family households, couples with children account for 38.3% of all households, couples without children at home 26.2%, and single parent families 14.2%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Alexander Heights shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 80.1% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 18.1% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Alexander Heights have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 49.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 33.8% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 18.1% of all households in the suburb of Alexander Heights, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.0% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Alexander Heights is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 40.8% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 37.8% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 62.2% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 88.2% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 59.2% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
Alexander Heights scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 40.8% of its population born overseas and 37.8% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Alexander Heights was found to be Christianity, which makes up 50.8% of people in Alexander Heights. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 7.6% of the population, compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Alexander Heights are English, comprising 20.7% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Perth's 28.0%, Australian, comprising 19.0% of the population, and Other, comprising 17.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 11.2%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Vietnamese is notably overrepresented at 7.5% of Alexander Heights (vs 0.8% across Greater Perth), Macedonian at 2.4% (vs 0.4%) and Serbian at 0.9% (vs 0.3%).
40.8% of the suburb of Alexander Heights population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
37.8% of the population in the suburb of Alexander Heights speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
1.3% of the suburb of Alexander Heights population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
88.2% of the suburb of Alexander Heights population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Alexander Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 16.3% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 32.5% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 91.0% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,733 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 46th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 51.1% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $360 | 2021 Census, weekly | 47th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 21.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 54th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 23.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 44th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Alexander Heights, 32.5% of homes are owned outright, 51.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 16.3% are rented.
According to the latest data, 91.0% of dwellings in the suburb of Alexander Heights are houses.
In the suburb of Alexander Heights, 0.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 9.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Alexander Heights stands at 32.5%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Alexander Heights is $1,733, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Alexander Heights is $1,139, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Alexander Heights, households with mortgages typically spend 23.4% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 21.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Alexander Heights is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Alexander Heights shows mortgage holders spending 23.4% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 21.1% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Alexander Heights consists of 91.0% detached houses, 9.0% semi-detached dwellings, 0.0% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Alexander Heights consumes approximately 15.4% of median household income ($7,400 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Alexander Heights show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 9% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 91% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Alexander Heights's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 52.5% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 43rd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 72.4% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.0% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 78.2% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
Around 52.5% of people in the suburb of Alexander Heights are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Alexander Heights, 5.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
7.1% of people in the suburb of Alexander Heights are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.1% of the suburb of Alexander Heights population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.3% of people in the suburb of Alexander Heights have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Alexander Heights, 52.5% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 76 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 76th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 42 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 37th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,914 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 61st percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 196 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 10 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.8 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 6.0% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 42 public transport stops within the suburb of Alexander Heights.
The suburb of Alexander Heights has 2,914 weekly trips across 10 routes, averaging 416 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 204 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 551 m away and the nearest GP 647 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 42 stops nearby, 2,914 weekly trips, access rating 76 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 28 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 28th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 551 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 647 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 654 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 658 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 749 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 759 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 764 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 8.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Alexander Heights, placing the area among the bottom 24% of areas assessed nationally.
Alexander Heights has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Alexander Heights is $768 a week, +9.6% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Alexander Heights has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch.
Alexander Heights's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
Alexander Heights shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia.
Education in Alexander Heights: university qualifications 16.3%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 980.
Alexander Heights features high concentrations of single parent families and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
Alexander Heights is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Alexander Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Alexander Heights's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Alexander Heights has an estimated 8,175 residents, up 5.2% since the 2021 Census, with 49 projects tracked in the area around Alexander Heights.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Alexander Heights.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Jul 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50008). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Jul 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Alexander Heights from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Alexander Heights with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
