Alexander Heights, WA: suburb profile

The population of Alexander Heights WA is 7,772 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alexander Heights is $703 per week ($36,556 per year). Median rent in Alexander Heights is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Alexander Heights has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Alexander Heights has a population density of 2,443 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Alexander Heights is Vietnam. The most common religion is No religion (29.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alexander Heights is $1,733.

Population
7,772
Census 2021
Median income
$703/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$360/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Alexander Heights vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Alexander Heights is $703 a week, 13% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 504th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $360 a week, $40 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 21.1% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 39, 2 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAlexander HeightsTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$703/wk$806/wk −13%$766/wk
Household income$1,709/wk$1,722/wk −1%$1,637/wk
Rent$360/wk$320/wk +13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,759/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age3941 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.1%18.6% +2.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Alexander Heights, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Alexander Heights Population

7,772 residents at the 2021 Census.

Alexander Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$703/wk
$36,556 per year
Ranked 5,437 of 14,663
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
Ranked 2,908 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Alexander Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,709/wk
Median rent $360/wk
Rent to income 21.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Alexander Heights against your income

About $7,406 a month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,349/wk
Rent share 21.1%

Alexander Heights Schools

33
schools nearby
22
government
975
avg ICSEA score
15,805
total students
Kingsway Christian College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,379 students
1118
ICSEA
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,702 students
1075
ICSEA
Landsdale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 744 students
1047
ICSEA
Ashdale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 682 students
1047
ICSEA
Landsdale Christian School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 228 students
1043
ICSEA
Ashdale Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,854 students
1039
ICSEA
Carnaby Rise Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 608 students
1038
ICSEA
Landsdale Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 264 students
1032
ICSEA
Ballajura Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 674 students
1017
ICSEA
Gladys Newton School Government
Combined · K-12 · 157 students
1008
ICSEA
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 334 students
997
ICSEA
Mercy College Catholic
Combined · PP-12 · 1,574 students
988
ICSEA
Illawarra Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 310 students
987
ICSEA
Burbridge School Government
Combined · K-12 · 64 students
987
ICSEA
Alinjarra Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 339 students
977
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 33 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Alexander Heights Map

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Alexander Heights, Western Australia: 31.8284°S, 115.8647°E

Alexander Heights Schools (33)

People in Alexander Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (3,837) Female 50.6% (3,933)

Population Density

2,443
people per km²
7,772 people · 3.2 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,917
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Vietnam
6.6%
England
4.6%
India
2.1%
Myanmar
2.1%
New Zealand
2.0%
Afghanistan
1.6%
North Macedonia
1.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Vietnamese
10.2%
Macedonian
2.5%
Arabic
2.0%
Italian
1.2%
Mandarin
1.1%
Cantonese
1.0%
Serbian
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
26.7%
Australian
24.4%
Vietnamese
9.7%
Italian
6.5%
Scottish
6.2%
Irish
5.9%
Chinese
4.2%
Macedonian
3.1%
Indian
2.7%
German
2.0%
Australian Aboriginal
1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
29.5%
Catholic
23.4%
Islam
8.0%
Anglican
7.9%
Buddhism
7.2%
Christian (other)
4.8%
Not stated
4.8%
Eastern Orthodox
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.8% 3,138
Separated
3.3% 208
Divorced
8.8% 557
Widowed
4.2% 266
Never married
33.8% 2,129

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.2%
Couple: no children
22.7%
Couple: no children under 15
21.3%
One parent: no children under 15
8.0%
One parent: children under 15
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.2%
2 persons
31.7%
3 persons
18.6%
4 persons
17.5%
5 persons
8.7%
6+ persons
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Alexander Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,649 occupied private dwellings in Alexander Heights at the 2021 Census, 15.9% were rented, 31.9% owned outright and 50.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 24 dwellings
Owned outright
31.9% 844 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
50.1% 1,326 dwellings
Rented
15.9% 421 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 33 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.5%
2 bedrooms
2.7%
3 bedrooms
27.3%
4 bedrooms
60.7%
5 bedrooms
6.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.0%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
5.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.3%
1 vehicle
25.1%
2 vehicles
42.0%
3 vehicles
18.3%
4+ vehicles
11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Alexander Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
39.6% 2,335 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 1,374 people
Unemployed
4.6% 274 people
Not in labour force
32.5% 1,919 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.3%
Professionals
19.2%
Community & Personal Service
15.7%
Clerical & Administrative
14.3%
Managers
9.1%
Labourers
7.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.9%
Sales Workers
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.2%
$4,000+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
7.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.4%
Did not go to work
10.4%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Bus
2.4%
Other
1.5%
Train
1.1%
Truck
0.8%
Walked only
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Bicycle
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.1%
Bachelor Degree
23.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.3%
Postgraduate Degree
5.4%
Certificate I/II
4.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.8%
Engineering
19.7%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Health
10.1%
Education
9.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%
Architecture & Building
7.2%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.7%
Information Technology
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.5%
Secondary: Government
20.5%
Vocational Education
12.4%
Secondary: Catholic
10.1%
Pre-school
8.2%
Primary: Catholic
8.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.6%
Has need for assistance
5.0%
Need for assistance not stated
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
584
Asthma
282
Diabetes
228
Arthritis
214
Heart disease
173
Lung condition
141
Cancer
87
Stroke
77
Kidney disease
63
Dementia
19

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.9% 722
Did not provide
88.1% 5,343

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.2% 683
Not a volunteer
88.8% 5,394

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.0% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 10
Previously served
2.0% 125
Never served
97.7% 5,960

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.5%
1 child
12.3%
2 children
30.8%
3 children
17.2%
4 children
5.5%
5+ children
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
20
1951: 1960
58
1961: 1970
276
1971: 1980
288
1981: 1990
583
1991: 2000
486
2001: 2010
665
2011: 2015
432
2016
45
2017
55
2018
28
2019
66
2020
28
2021
17

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

8.1%
moved in the last year
26.9%
moved in the last 5 years
6.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,867
Moved from WA
448
Moved: same area (SA2)
63
Moved from overseas
35
Moved from NSW
12
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from SA
3
Moved from TAS
3
Moved from NT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5: 14 hours
26.0%
15: 29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
7.9%
Did not do domestic work
32.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.0%
Step family: no other children
9.7%
Blended family: no other children
3.9%
Other couple: children only
1.3%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $804/wk Rent: $340/wk $20/wk less rent

Suburbs near Alexander Heights

The closest suburb to Alexander Heights is Koondoola, 1.5 km away.

Koondoola
1.5 km away · income $483/wk · rent $285/wk
Landsdale
2.5 km away · income $955/wk · rent $450/wk
Marangaroo
2.5 km away · income $661/wk · rent $350/wk
Darch
2.6 km away · income $810/wk · rent $460/wk
Girrawheen
2.9 km away · income $582/wk · rent $293/wk
Ballajura
3.3 km away · income $716/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexander Heights

What is the population of Alexander Heights WA?

The population of Alexander Heights WA is 7,772 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,443 people per km². Alexander Heights is ranked #925 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alexander Heights?

The median personal income in Alexander Heights WA is $703 per week, or $36,556 per year. The median household income is $1,709 per week. Family income is $1,917 per week. Alexander Heights is ranked #5,437 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alexander Heights?

Median rent in Alexander Heights WA is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rent represents 21.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Alexander Heights ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alexander Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alexander Heights WA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alexander Heights?

The median age in Alexander Heights WA is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alexander Heights a good suburb to live in?

Alexander Heights is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 7,772. The median income is $703/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50008. All dollar figures in AUD.