Alexandra (Vic.)

Alexandra has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Alexandra's population is estimated at around 2689 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 112 people (4.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2801 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2689, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 33 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the suburb of Alexandra (Vic.) was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of regional areas nationally is forecast, with the suburb expected to expand by 678 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 25.2% in total over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Alexandra according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Alexandra has seen approximately 22 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021, totalling an estimated 111 homes. As of July 2022, seven approvals have been recorded in FY-26. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been relatively adequate, benefiting buyers while new properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $470,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $428,000, suggesting minimal commercial development activity in Alexandra compared to previous years.

When contrasted with Rest of Vic., Alexandra maintains similar construction rates per person, contributing to market stability aligned with regional patterns. Recent construction comprises 92% detached dwellings and 8% attached dwellings, preserving the area's traditional low-density character favourable for family homes seeking space. The location has approximately 154 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a low-density market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Alexandra is projected to gain 678 residents by 2041, with development keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

Alexandra has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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Employment drivers in Alexandra are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Alexandra has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue-collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 1,124 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.1% above Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation stands at 51.8%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. A moderate 13.9% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade has particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Manufacturing is under-represented, with only 5.7% of Alexandra's workforce compared to Regional Vic.'s 7.7%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.6%, alongside a 6.9% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 2.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. experienced an employment decline of 0.6% and a labour force decline of 0.7%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Alexandra. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Alexandra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Alexandra's median income among taxpayers is $42,520. The average income in the suburb is $54,915. Both figures are lower than the national averages. Regional Vic., on the other hand, has a median income of $50,954 and an average of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $46,610 (median) and $60,198 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Alexandra fall between the 6th and 15th percentiles nationally. The $400 - $799 earnings band captures 30.4% of the community (817 individuals), unlike the region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 30.3%. Housing costs are modest, with 87.5% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 10th percentile nationally.

Alexandra is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Alexandra's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alexandra stood at 50.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented dwellings at 21.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Alexandra was $240, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Alexandra's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Alexandra features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 60.4% of all households, including 20.5% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.6%, with lone person households at 37.6% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

Alexandra shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 18.1%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (27.5%). A total of 24.5% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, comprising 9.4% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 2.2% in tertiary education.

A substantial 24.5% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows two active transport stops operating within Alexandra. These stops are served by two individual bus routes, collectively offering 34 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 570 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using cars, which remain the dominant mode at 87%, while 10% walk. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, some 13.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages four trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Alexandra is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Alexandra's health data shows significant issues, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have notable health condition prevalence.

Only 49% (~1,307 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common conditions are arthritis (13.9%) and mental health issues (8.9%), while 57.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.. Working-age residents face substantial health challenges with high chronic condition rates. The area has 31.6% of residents aged 65 and over (849 people), higher than Regional Vic.'s 23.9%. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with national rankings.

Alexandra is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Alexandra's population was found to be predominantly Australian-born, with 88.8% having been born in Australia. Citizenship was also prevalent at 91.8%. English was the language spoken exclusively at home by 96.7% of residents.

Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 44.4% of Alexandra's population. Notably, Judaism was not represented among Alexandra's population, while Regional Vic had a 0.1% representation. The top three ancestral groups were English (35.0%), Australian (30.0%), and Scottish (10.7%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Dutch were overrepresented at 2.0% compared to the regional average of 1.7%, Maltese were equally represented at 0.5%, and Macedonian were slightly underrepresented at 0.1% versus Regional Vic's 0.2%.

Alexandra ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Alexandra has a median age of 50, which is higher than Regional Vic.'s figure of 43 and well above the national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age group comprises 12.1%, notably higher than Regional Vic., while the 35-44 cohort stands at 10.5%. This 75-84 concentration is significantly greater than the national figure of 6.1%. Post the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has risen from 10.0% to 12.1%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 8.3% to 9.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.1% to 10.4%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 17.5% to 16.1%. By 2041, Alexandra's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 35 to 44 age cohort is expected to grow markedly, increasing by 142 people (51%) from 282 to 425. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort is projected to grow modestly by 5% (19 people).