Alexander Heights - Koondoola

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

Alexander Heights - Koondoola's population was around 12,273 as of Nov 2025. This reflected an increase of 586 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 11,687 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,268 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 1,831 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 75.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilised growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Demographic trends indicated lower quartile growth of national areas, with the area expected to grow by 293 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers reflecting a gain of 2.4% over the 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. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25138 homes were approved, and an additional 17 have been approved in FY-26 so far. On average, one person moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years. However, this ratio has intensified to five people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $192,000, indicating more affordable housing choices compared to regional levels. This financial year, commercial approvals totaling $1.9 million have been registered, 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 typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Nationally, this activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and potential development constraints.

The area's building activity comprises 85.0% detached houses and 15.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining its 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. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely to affect this region. Notable ones are The Heights Estate, Alexander Heights Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Alexander Heights Village, and Perth Film Studios. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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

Alexander Heights - Koondoola has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 8.9% and estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year.

As of September 2025, there are 6,053 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 5.0%, higher than Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 61.4% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a notable concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Mining shows lower representation at 3.5% versus the regional average of 7.0%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.2%, labour force grew by 3.3%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9% and marginal unemployment rate rise. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying by industry sector. Applying these projections to Alexander Heights - Koondoola's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Alexander Heights - Koondoola SA2 had median assessed income of $49,037 and average income of $55,956 in financial year 2022. This was below national averages of $58,380 (median) and $78,020 (average) for Greater Perth. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $56,000 and average income $63,902, based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022. According to 2021 Census figures, household income ranked at the 35th percentile ($1,494 weekly) and personal income at the 15th percentile. Income brackets showed largest segment comprised 34.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,258 residents), similar to surrounding region where this cohort represented 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures were 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, as per the latest Census evaluation, had 89.4% houses and 10.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alexander Heights - Koondoola was 30.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.4% and rented ones at 22.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, below Perth metro's average of $1,898. Median weekly rent in Alexander Heights - Koondoola was $300, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,600 than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 account for 77.2% of all households, including 35.8% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 15.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.8%, comprising 20.7% lone person households and 2.3% group households of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, aligning 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 difference presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives in the region. 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 account for 9.3% and certificates for 25.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Alexander Heights-Koondoola has 77 active public transport stops. These are served by buses on 12 different routes, offering a total of 3,070 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 194 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 438 trips per day across all routes, which equals approximately 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 have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions compared to the general population, but this rate is higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is very low in the area, with approximately 48% of the total population (~5,891 people) having it, compared to 53.8% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are asthma (7.1%) and mental health issues (7.0%), while 72.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.0% in Greater Perth.

The area has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,187 people), which is higher than the 13.6% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors require 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 a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 44.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 49.5%. Buddhism is overrepresented at 7.9%, compared to Greater Perth's average of 2.7%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is highest at 22.0%, English lowest at 20.4%, and Australian at 17.8%. Vietnamese (7.3%), Serbian (1.1%), and Macedonian (1.9%) are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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

The median age in Alexander Heights - Koondoola is close to Greater Perth's average at 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. 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 and 2021 censuses, the percentage of residents aged 65 to 74 increased from 9.1% to 10.6%, while those aged 75 to 84 rose 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 is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The demographic shift will be led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is expected to grow by 69%, reaching 1,165 people from 689. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 84% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age cohorts.