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Alexander Heights
Situated 15km from the Perth GPO.
Originally named "Alinjarra", an Aboriginal word for 'north' in 1977, this suburb was renamed Alexander Heights in 1987. The name is derived from Alexander Drive, the main arterial road into the area. The road honours S B Alexander, a Road Board Member who was very active in civic affairs.
ALEXANDER HEIGHTS QUICK STATS
31 March 2010
31 March 2010
Number of Sales for Year:121
Median House Price: $425,000
Median House Price: $425,000
| Growth Rates | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Heights | 6.3% | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Perth Metro Region | 9.3% | 11.9% | 11.7% |
| CPI | 2.0% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| 2006 Census Summary | Alexander Heights | Perth Metro Region |
|---|---|---|
| Population - Usually Resident | 7,835 | 1,445,078 |
| Median Age of Residents (Years) | 34 | 36 |
| Residents less than 19 | 33% | 27% |
| Residents 20-64 | 60% | 61% |
| Residents over 65 | 8% | 12% |
| Average Household Size (persons) | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Median Weekly Household Income | $1,133 | $1,086 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment | $1,192 | $1,300 |
| Median Weekly Rent | $200 | $180 |
| Number of Occupied Dwellings 1 | 2,477 | 528,532 |
| Fully Owned 2 | 26% | 32% |
| Being Purchased 2 | 57% | 41% |
| Being Rented 2 | 17% | 26% |
| Other 2 | 1% | 1% |
| Local Schools: | Alinjarra P.S. | |
| Other Nearby Schools: | Mary MacKillop Catholic Community P.S (Ballajura) , Mercy College (Koondoola) , Landsdale Garden Adventist (Landsdale) , Kingsway Christian College (Darch) | |
| Shops: | Alexander Heights, Alinjarra Village, The Market Place | |
| Train Stations: | Not close to train service | |
| Bus Services: | Local bus service |
1. Excludes visitor only households 2. % Calcs exclude Not Stated Component |
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