Alexander Heights - Koondoola
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Alexander Heights - Koondoola has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Alexander Heights - Koondoola's population was approximately 12,273 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents an increase of 586 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,687. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data: 12,268 in June 2024 and an additional 20 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,831 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, growth rates by age cohort from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 based on 2022 data) are used. Future demographic trends suggest lower quartile national area growth, with the area projected to grow by 293 persons to 2041, representing a total gain of 2.4% over 17 years.

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

Alexander Heights - Koondoola has seen approximately 27 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 138 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional four approved in FY-26 so far. On average, one new resident has arrived per new home each year over the past five financial years. However, recent data shows this ratio has intensified to five people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential undersupply. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $279,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $1.9 million in commercial approvals, predominantly focused on residential development. Compared to Greater Perth, Alexander Heights - Koondoola has significantly less development activity, with 80.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. New building activity shows 85.0% detached houses and 15.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 445 people per dwelling approval, Alexander Heights - Koondoola shows a developed market.

Population forecasts indicate Alexander Heights - Koondoola will gain approximately 288 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Alexander Heights - Koondoola has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure significantly impacts performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects potentially affecting the area. Key projects include Hepburn Avenue/Marangaroo Drive Roundabout Upgrade, East Wanneroo Cell 6 Structure Plan Normalisation, Perth Film Studios, and TAFE Balga Campus Skills Hub.

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Alexander Heights - Koondoola shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Alexander Heights - Koondoola has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 8.5% in the past year.

Employment growth was estimated at 4.8%. As of June 2025, 6,170 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 4.6%, higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower at 61.4% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Manufacturing has notable concentration with levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Mining shows lower representation at 3.5%, compared to the regional average of 7.0%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.8% and labour force by 4.0%, reducing unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a slight rise in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, losing 14,590 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National unemployment is 4.5%, with national employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between sectors. Applying these projections to Alexander Heights - Koondoola's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows median income in Alexander Heights - Koondoola was $49,037 and average income was $55,956. This is below Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. By March 2025, estimated incomes based on Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $54,730 (median) and $62,452 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 35th percentile ($1,494 weekly), and personal income is at the 15th percentile. Income brackets show that the largest segment comprises 34.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,258 residents), similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 84.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 36th percentile.

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

Alexander Heights - Koondoola's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.4% houses and 10.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alexander Heights - Koondoola stood at 30.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.4% and rented ones at 22.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,898. Median weekly rent in the area was $300, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Alexander Heights - Koondoola's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,600 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Alexander Heights - Koondoola features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 77.2 percent of all households, including 35.8 percent couples with children, 23.8 percent couples without children, and 15.8 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.8 percent, with lone person households at 20.7 percent and group households comprising 2.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which aligns with the Greater Perth average.

Alexander Heights - Koondoola faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 25.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 4.6% in tertiary education. Alexander Heights - Koondoola's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,281 students. The area has varied educational conditions, with 3 primary and 2 K-12 schools.

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

The transport analysis shows that Alexander Heights - Koondoola has 77 active public transport stops. These are served by buses from 12 different routes, providing a total of 3070 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 194 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 438 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Alexander Heights - Koondoola's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Alexander Heights - Koondoola residents had a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions compared to the general population, but this was higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 48% of the total population (~5,891 people) had private health cover, which was lower than the Greater Perth average of 53.8%, and below the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma (7.1%) and mental health issues (7.0%).

A total of 72.0% of residents declared they had no medical ailments, compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. The area had a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.8% (2,187 people), compared to the Greater Perth average of 13.6%. Health outcomes among seniors required more attention than those for the broader population.

Alexander Heights - Koondoola 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-Koondoola has high cultural diversity, with 41.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 44.2% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, at 49.5%. Buddhism is overrepresented at 7.9%, compared to Greater Perth's average of 2.7%.

In ancestry, 'Other' is highest at 22.0%, versus regional average of 11.3%. English ancestry is lower at 20.4% (versus regional 30.2%), and Australian is 17.8%. Notably, Vietnamese, Macedonian, and Serbian ethnicities are overrepresented: Vietnamese at 7.3% (regional 1.9%), Macedonian at 1.9% (regional 0.9%), and Serbian at 1.1% (regional 0.3%).

Alexander Heights - Koondoola's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Alexander Heights - Koondoola is 38 years, close to Greater Perth's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Alexander Heights - Koondoola has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (10.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.6%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 increased from 9.1% to 10.6%, while those aged 75 to 84 grew from 4.3% to 5.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 decreased from 12.9% to 11.9%. By 2041, Alexander Heights - Koondoola's age composition is expected to shift significantly. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 69%, reaching 1,165 people from 689. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 84% of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for residents aged 25-34 and those aged 0-4 years.