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Alexandra VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Alexandra, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Alexandra VIC is 2,801 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alexandra is $629 per week ($32,708 per year). Median rent in Alexandra is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Alexandra has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Alexandra has a population density of 35.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Alexandra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alexandra is $1,300.

There were 127 recorded offences in Alexandra in 2025-25, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (46 offences).

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Alexandra Population

residents (Census 2021)

Alexandra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$629/wk

$32,708 per year

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Alexandra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (1,359) Female 51.4% (1,439)

Population Density

35.3

people per km²

2,801 people · 79.4 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,511

Family income/wk

Alexandra 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 & Locality (SAL)

Alexandra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.3% 608 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.7% 338 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Alexandra Country of Birth

Australia

95.3%

England

3.1%

India

0.8%

Germany

0.4%

Canada

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Alexandra Religion

No Religion

52.7%

Catholic

16.0%

Anglican

13.5%

Not stated

6.4%

Uniting Church

5.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Baptist

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alexandra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Alexandra Languages Spoken at Home

Other

34.6%

Macedon

19.2%

German

11.5%

IAL Punjabi

11.5%

Malayalam

11.5%

Vietnamese

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Alexandra Employment

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Employed full-time

28.8% 626 people

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Employed part-time

19.9% 432 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 44 people

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Not in labour force

49.2% 1,069 people

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

Alexandra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.2%

Bachelor Degree

22.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.0%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

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

Alexandra Occupation

Professionals

22.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.4%

Community & Personal Service

16.0%

Managers

14.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Labourers

5.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.7%

Sales Workers

4.1%

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

Alexandra Field of Study

Engineering

14.6%

Management & Commerce

14.0%

Society & Culture

13.7%

Health

13.7%

Education

12.5%

Architecture & Building

10.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.8%

Agriculture & Environment

7.3%

Creative Arts

3.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

Information Technology

1.0%

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

Alexandra Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alexandra Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

12.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.0%

$4,000+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alexandra Marital Status

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Married

46.3% 1,102

↔️

Separated

3.6% 85

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Divorced

11.8% 280

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Widowed

8.7% 208

👤

Never married

29.7% 707

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alexandra Ancestry

English

36.2%

Australian

31.1%

Scottish

11.0%

Irish

8.7%

Other

3.1%

German

2.9%

Dutch

2.0%

Italian

2.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Maltese

0.5%

Chinese

0.5%

Indian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alexandra School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

31.9%

Primary — Government

23.7%

Primary — Catholic

20.0%

Vocational Education

12.5%

Pre-school

9.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.0%

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

Alexandra Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.5% 454

✅

No need for assistance

91.5% 4,860

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

Alexandra Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.7% 558

—

Not a volunteer

75.3% 1,704

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alexandra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.7%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

6.2%

$800-$999/mo

12.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

34.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Alexandra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.3%

Did not go to work

14.2%

Walked only

8.9%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Bicycle

0.9%

Other

0.8%

Truck

0.7%

Bus

0.6%

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

Alexandra Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.0%

1 vehicle

39.1%

2 vehicles

34.4%

3 vehicles

13.6%

4+ vehicles

7.9%

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

Alexandra Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.0%

2 bedrooms

20.0%

3 bedrooms

51.9%

4 bedrooms

20.5%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

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

Alexandra Population Mobility

11.8%

moved in the last year

36.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alexandra Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

5,251

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alexandra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

318

Arthritis

185

Asthma

121

Heart disease

120

Diabetes

114

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Alexandra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alexandra Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.6%

Couple — children under 15

35.0%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alexandra Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 88

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Never served

96.1% 2,177

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alexandra Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 322

—

Did not provide

85.6% 1,916

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alexandra Children Ever Born

No children

25.1%

1 child

12.6%

2 children

31.0%

3 children

22.5%

4 children

7.0%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Alexandra When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2020

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

Alexandra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.0%

5–14 hours

30.0%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

27.1%

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

Alexandra Household Size

1 person

37.5%

2 persons

36.7%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

9.4%

5 persons

4.1%

6+ persons

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alexandra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,312

Moved — same area (SA2)

150

Moved from VIC

132

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from ACT

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

Alexandra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.0%

Step family — no other children

9.6%

Blended family — no other children

1.2%

Other couple — children only

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alexandra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 127 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Break & Enter

Theft

Property Damage

Weapons

Drug Offences

Public Order

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Alexandra Schools

schools nearby

government

1019

avg ICSEA score

134

total students

St Mary's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 134 students

1019

ICSEA

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

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Alexandra Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,086/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.1%

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

If you earn X in Alexandra

Your weekly income

≈ $4,706/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $846/wk

Rent share 22.1%

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Alexandra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Allansford

Pop: 1,410 Income: $821/wk Rent: $268/wk

Rushworth

Pop: 1,411 Income: $486/wk Rent: $190/wk

Kallista

Pop: 1,418 Income: $821/wk Rent: $347/wk

Lucknow (Vic.)

Pop: 1,439 Income: $708/wk Rent: $290/wk

Haven

Pop: 1,443 Income: $912/wk Rent: $303/wk

Mount Macedon

Pop: 1,450 Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexandra

What is the population of Alexandra VIC?

The population of Alexandra VIC is 2,801 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 35.3 people per km².Alexandra is ranked #2,528 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alexandra?

The median personal income in Alexandra VIC is $629 per week, or $32,708 per year.The median household income is $1,086 per week.Family income is $1,511 per week.Alexandra is ranked #6,627 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alexandra?

Median rent in Alexandra VIC is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Alexandra ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alexandra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alexandra VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alexandra?

The median age in Alexandra VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alexandra a good suburb to live in?

Alexandra is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,801.The median income is $629/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% 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: 20022. All dollar figures in AUD.