Alexander Heights - Koondoola

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

According to evaluations by AreaSearch, the population of Alexander Heights - Koondoola stands at approximately 12,445 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 758 people (6.5%) compared to the 11,687 residents documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 12,443 alongside 21 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 1,857 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical density across national sectors analyzed by AreaSearch. The area's post-census expansion rate of 6.5% is within 2.8 percentage points of the national benchmark (9.3%), indicating solid growth indicators. This population rise was chiefly supported by overseas migration, which represented roughly 75.4% of the total demographic gains in recent times.

AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this data, and for projecting growth beyond 2032, AreaSearch utilizes cohort-specific growth rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 statistics). Looking ahead, demographic patterns suggest growth in the lower national quartile, with the locality projected to add 309 residents by 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, indicating an overall expansion of 2.5% across the 16 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 averages approximately 27 home approvals annually, totaling 138 dwelling approvals over the last 5 financial years (FY-21 to FY-25) and 31 registered during FY-26. With an average of 1.7 new residents per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply appear balanced, ensuring stable conditions, though this has risen to 5 people per approved dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to heightened demand and a potential supply deficit. The average construction value for new dwellings is $192,000, which is under the regional average and implies options for more budget-friendly construction. Additionally, $1.9 million in commercial developments have been approved this financial year, reinforcing the mainly residential character of the area.

Compared to the broader Greater Perth area, Alexander Heights - Koondoola shows minimal building activity (79.0% below the regional average per capita). This limited construction volume generally supports demand and values for pre-existing properties. This construction rate is also lower than the national average, reflecting a mature market and potential development limits. The approved residential construction consists of 85.0% separate houses and 15.0% medium and high-density dwellings, preserving the suburban character focused on spacious family homes. With roughly 450 people for each approved dwelling, Alexander Heights - Koondoola displays a mature housing market.

Demographic projections estimate that Alexander Heights - Koondoola will add 307 residents by 2041, derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly calculations. Judging by current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling population growth to outpace current forecasts.

Alexander Heights - Koondoola has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local market dynamics. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 key projects that are expected to influence the area. Principal developments include The Heights Estate, the Alexander Heights Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Alexander Heights Village, and the TAFE Balga Campus Skills Hub, with details of the most significant works listed below.

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The labour market performance in Alexander Heights - Koondoola lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

The local workforce in Alexander Heights - Koondoola shows a balanced distribution between professional and manual labor roles, with the construction industry being notably prominent. The local unemployment rate stands at 10.1%, with employment growth estimated at 2.4% over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 6,086 working residents, while the unemployment rate is 5.9% higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, suggesting room for progress, and labor force participation is lower than average (66.3% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth). Census data indicates that a minor 5.2% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The region shows a high concentration in manufacturing jobs, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, mining representation is low at 3.5% compared to the regional average of 7.0%. The area is predominantly residential and appears to have a limited number of local jobs, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population.

AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS figures to determine that employment grew by 2.4% and the labour force expanded by 3.9% over the year to March 2026, which led to an increase of 1.3 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Greater Perth showed different trends, with employment rising by 2.0% and the labour force increasing by 2.5%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts in May-25 that provide additional context for potential future demand in Alexander Heights - Koondoola. These forecasts span five and ten-year periods and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to project growth trajectories. Over five years, national employment is expected to grow by 6.6%, while over ten years it is projected to rise by 13.7%. Growth varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to the employment mix in Alexander Heights - Koondoola, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years. This calculation represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the Alexander Heights - Koondoola SA2 are below national benchmarks, with a median of $51,126 and an average of $58,383. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $56,714 (median) and $64,764 (average). The 2021 Census indicates that household income is at the 35th percentile ($1,494 weekly), while personal income is at the 15th percentile. The largest income bracket contains 34.7% of residents (4,318 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional proportion of 32.0%. Housing affordability is a major pressure, with only 84.0% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 36th percentile.

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

Dwelling types in Alexander Heights - Koondoola at the time of the latest Census consisted of 89.4% houses and 10.7% other dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Perth. Home ownership rates in Alexander Heights - Koondoola exceeded the Perth metro average at 30.8%, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (46.4%) or rented (22.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,600 was well below the Perth metro average of $1,907, and the median weekly rent was $300 compared to the metro average of $350. Nationally, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

Alexander Heights - Koondoola features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 77.2%, including 35.8% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 15.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.8% of the total, with lone person homes at 20.7% and group households at 2.3%. The median household size of 2.8 people is slightly larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The region presents lower rates of higher education, with university qualification levels (14.7%) residing well below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both a challenge and an opening for focused education programs. Bachelor degrees represent the main qualification at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Technical and trade qualifications are common, with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (25.4%).

Enrolment in education is high, with 29.8% of the local population engaged in formal study. This comprises 9.9% in primary school, 8.9% in high school, and 4.6% enrolled in tertiary courses.

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

Public transport services in the area include 73 active transit stops serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 12 distinct routes, which combine to offer 3,251 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 194 meters from their nearest transit point. Because the suburb is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the main choice at 87% and trains at 5%. Dwellings average 1.7 cars, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low proportion of 5.2% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

Weekly bus service frequency averages 464 runs per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 44 weekly trips at each individual transit 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

Health indicators are generally positive for the residents of Alexander Heights - Koondoola, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses showing outcomes that align with national averages. The prevalence of common health issues is low among the general population, though it rises above the national average for older, vulnerable groups. Private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 48% of the population (~5,998 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 7.1 and 7.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 72.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.3% of the population (2,271 people), which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 16.1%. Health indicators for senior residents present some difficulties, though they rank more favorably nationally than the broader local demographic.

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 displays high cultural diversity, with 41.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 44.2% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 49.5% of the population. There is a notable concentration of Buddhists at 7.9% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.7%.

Regarding parental country of birth, the top three ancestries in Alexander Heights - Koondoola are Other at 22.0% of the population (above the regional average of 11.2%), English at 20.4% (below the regional average of 28.0%), and Australian at 17.8%. There is also high representation of specific ethnic groups compared to the wider region, including Vietnamese at 7.3% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Serbian at 1.1% (compared to 0.3%), and Macedonian at 1.9% (compared to 0.4%).

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

The median age of 38 years in Alexander Heights - Koondoola is close to the Greater Perth average of 37 and equals the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, the area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (10.7%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (12.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age bracket grew from 9.1% to 10.7% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 4.3% to 5.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group fell from 12.9% to 11.7%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.4% to 12.3%. By 2041, the age structure is projected to change, with the 75 to 84 cohort growing by 58% (417 people) to reach 1,142 from 724. Residents aged 65+ are expected to account for 81% of the projected growth, while population declines are anticipated for the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age groups.