Alexandra
Alexandra's most distinctive feature is its age profile: the median age is 51, or 11 years above the national comparison, while 49.9% of homes are owned outright. The town has 2,801 residents across 79.44 square kilometres and a density of 35.3 people per square kilometre. Detached houses account for 88.7% of stock, and vacancy is 10.1%. That mix suits buyers seeking space and established services more than households prioritising high-frequency public transport.
Local council: Murrindindi
Population
2,801
Median Age
51.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,086/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
6
Median House
$600K
October to December 2025
Only a handful of houses sold here in this period, so this median can jump sharply from one quarter to the next for reasons that have nothing to do with the market. Treat it as a rough guide, not a settled price.
The housing stock is strongly detached, with 88.7% of homes being separate houses, and 51.6% of properties have 3 bedrooms while 23.0% have 4 or more. A monthly mortgage figure of $1,300 and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.6% are not flagged as mortgage stress. Compared with the town's 21.3% renting share, the 49.9% outright ownership rate points to a settled market where owner-occupiers are important. The main trade-off is limited public transport, used by only 0.6% of commuters.
For Buyers
The housing stock is strongly detached, with 88.7% of homes being separate houses, and 51.6% of properties have 3 bedrooms while 23.0% have 4 or more. A monthly mortgage figure of $1,300 and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.6% are not flagged as mortgage stress. Compared with the town's 21.3% renting share, the 49.9% outright ownership rate points to a settled market where owner-occupiers are important. The main trade-off is limited public transport, used by only 0.6% of commuters.
For Investors
Alexandra's investor equation is mixed rather than automatic. Weekly rent is $240, while 21.3% of homes are rented and vacancy is 10.1%, a vacancy level lower than the renting share but still important when assessing leasing speed. Only 7 development applications were recorded in 12 months, limiting evidence of a large near-term supply wave. Forecast growth runs at 0.79% annually, with Overseas migration as the primary driver, but the gentrification rating is Not gentrifying, with a score of 14. Investors should test maintenance and resale depth because 88.7% of homes are separate houses.
Development Activity
Total DAs
12
Last 12 Months
6
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+100.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Alexandra
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Alexandra Primary School
St Mary's School
Alexandra Secondary College
Demographics
Alexandra has an older and more settled population profile. Its median age of 51 is 11 years above the national comparison, while the 2.1 average household size is 0.4 below the national figure. Only 11.2% of residents were born overseas, 10.4 percentage points below the national comparison, and university attainment is 21.6%, or 8.5 points below the national level. English ancestry is reported by 1,309 residents, followed by Scottish at 399 and Irish at 316. No religion accounts for 1,417 residents and Christianity for 1,160. Because 83.6% stayed at the same address and turnover is 16.4%, household change is lower than in more mobile areas. Compared with nearby Yea and Eildon, this creates a particularly established, Anglo-leaning social profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.7%
Houses
6.6%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Alexandra's housing market has delivered substantial long-term growth but remains below its recent peak. Ownership is relatively strong, with 49.9% of homes owned outright, 27.8% mortgaged and 21.3% rented. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, Alexandra is more detached, with 88.7% separate houses and only 6.6% semi-detached homes. The bedroom mix is led by 3-bedroom dwellings at 51.6%, supporting family and downsizer demand.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$240
Census 2021
HH Size
2.1
Personal Income / wk
$629
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.1%
Unoccupied
139
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
33.6%
Couples with children
50.4%
Couples, no children
15.2%
Single parent
750
Total families
Economy & Employment
Alexandra's economy is anchored by service industries and practical occupations. Healthcare is the largest industry at 19.2%, or 143 workers, followed by education at 13.7% and 102 workers, construction at 12.2% and 91, public administration at 9.9% and 74, and retail at 8.5% and 63. Trades are the largest occupation group at 204 people, ahead of professionals at 169, managers at 158, community and personal service workers at 155, and labourers at 140. Unemployment is relatively low at 3.6%, but participation is only 50.3% because 1,072 people are outside the labour force, consistent with the median age of 51. Household income is $1,086 weekly, at the 17th percentile nationally. IEO, IER, IRSD and IRSAD are all at decile 4, below the national midpoint, pointing to constrained socioeconomic conditions despite low unemployment.
Unemployment
3.6%
Labour Force
1,201
Unemployed
43
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.8%
Part-time
37.6%
Participation
50.3%
Employed
1,158
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.6%
Postgraduate
3.9%
Born Overseas
11.2%
Dwellings
1,231
Transport to Work
Alexandra's practical amenity profile is car-oriented: 71.7% drive to work, compared with 0.6% using public transport and 10.0% walking or cycling; 14.1% work from home. Three schools cover the core education mix, with two primary options, one Catholic and one government, plus a government secondary college. Check enrolment zones against the exact address because they can cut across suburb boundaries. Safety indicators record 142 offences, or 50.7 per 1,000 people, led by 65 property and deception offences, 31 justice procedures offences and 29 crimes against the person. An IRSAD decile of 4 and 8.5% needing assistance point to more constrained conditions than higher-decile areas, while volunteering reaches 24.7%. For older households, the low 0.6% public transport share makes access to a car more important than in transit-oriented suburbs.
Drive
71.7%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
10.0%
Work from Home
14.1%
Growth Outlook
Alexandra's growth outlook is steady rather than rapid, with an annual trend of 0.79% and Overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area runs at 12.6% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Aging and the senior share has increased by 6.1%. That rise is higher than the 0.1% change in the young share, while the working share has slipped by 0.1%, so demand is likely to be shaped by older households and essential services more than rapid family expansion. Gentrification is rated Not gentrifying at a score of 14, although the shift profile records Early signs at score 35. Compared with a transformation-led growth market, Alexandra's indicators suggest gradual change, with rent growth of 33.3% running ahead of the population trend.
Population trend: Murrindindi council area
Alexandra sits in the Murrindindi council area. These are the council area's residents, not Alexandra's.
Residents 2025
15,648
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.0%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.6%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
142
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
50.7
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Alexandra compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alexandra a good suburb to live in?
Alexandra can suit buyers wanting a lower-density regional setting, with 88.7% separate houses, 3 local schools and a median age of 51. Car travel is important because 71.7% drive to work and only 0.6% use public transport. The 50.7 offences per 1,000 people rate and 10.1% vacancy rate are worth checking against your preferred street and housing type.
What schools are in Alexandra?
Alexandra has 3 listed schools: St Mary's School, a Catholic primary school; Alexandra Primary School, a government primary school; and Alexandra Secondary College, a government secondary school. Families should confirm the exact enrolment zone and current intake arrangements before signing a lease or contract.
Is Alexandra safe?
Alexandra recorded 142 offences, equal to 50.7 per 1,000 people. Property and deception offences were the largest category at 65, followed by justice procedures at 31 and crimes against the person at 29. Treat this as a suburb-wide indicator and check recent local records for the specific street and property before deciding.
How is Alexandra's population changing?
Alexandra's annual growth trend is 0.79%, with Overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 12.6% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Aging and the senior share has increased 6.1%. The gentrification rating is Not gentrifying, with a score of 14, so growth looks gradual rather than transformation-led.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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