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VIC · Murrindindi Council

Alexandra, 3714

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,808

Growth (1 yr)

+0.2%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.4%

Median age

51

Median income

$1,086/wk

Employment rate

48.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$600,000

Languages at home

3.3%non-English

Most common: Macedonian, German, Malayalam

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

37.8/100
Below average

813th in VIC

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • Heritage area
What Alexandra is known for: National parks, Green suburb, Education hub, Excellent transport, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Alexandra offers a slower mid-sized suburb life in Murrindindi Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Alexandra snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$600k

+23% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

2,808

+0.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.1%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#154

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

55th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

46th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

39th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
37.8/100 — Below average
National rank
4155th in Australia
State rank
813th in VIC
Peer rank
#154 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#349 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$600,000
Median price change
+22.7%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

2,808(June 2025)

+0.2% annual · +2.4% over 5 years · 46th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.2%
5-year growth
+2.4%
Change in 1 year
+5
Change in 5 years
+65
Growth rank in VIC
46th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,900), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,801
Median age
51
Median household income / week
$1,086
Dwelling vacancy
10.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
139 of 1,370
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
48.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,092 / 81 / 0 (+ 58 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
166
Against the person
28
Against property
62
Rate per 1,000 residents
59.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 100 residents
State safety percentile
55.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+24.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage8
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary7
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary12
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle14
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order55

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
984
Median ICSEA percentile
39th
School list
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 984 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 156 students · Top SEA quarter 8%View on My School →
  • Alexandra Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 968 · 33th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 324 students · Top SEA quarter 5%View on My School →
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1019 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 134 students · Top SEA quarter 10%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bayley St/Nihil St
  • Bayley St/Nihil St
  • Perkins St/Grant St
  • Perkins St/Grant St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alexandra G55 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Alexandra G56 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Leckie ParkPark
  • McKenzie Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Alexandra District Health (1.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Alexandra District HealthCooper StreetHospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
61
Participants per 1,000 residents
21.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
28° / 11°
Rainfall
176 mm · ~22 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 7°
Rainfall
233 mm · ~29 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
12° / 2°
Rainfall
385 mm · ~48 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 6°
Rainfall
295 mm · ~37 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

29 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Community Building Amendment to conditions of planning permit 2019/141
    53 WILLIAM STREET ALEXANDRA 3714Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Place of Assembly/Worship Use and Development of Land for a Place of Assembly (Alexandra Pro Rodeo - One Event per year for three years)
    2456 GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY ALEXANDRA 3714Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Miscellaneous/Other Development of the land for the purpose of removal of signage and alterations to facade
    94 GRANT STREET ALEXANDRA 3714Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Three (3) lot subdivision
    44 VILLENEUVE STREET ALEXANDRA 3714Permit issued by the RA

  • July 2021

  • Change or extension of use and Liquor Licence and Commercial Building Use and development of the land in two (2) stages for the purpose of a brewery, restaurant, retail premises (manufacturing sales), Liquor Licence (Producers Licence), signage, reduction of car parking requirements, alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone, and associated works.
    9 DOWNEY STREET ALEXANDRA 3714Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Office Building (Extensions) and Office Building (Alterations) Buildings and works associated with a toilet block, decking and an undercover walkway
    44-46 Aitken StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision - Residential (>10 lots) and Removal of Native Vegetation 29 Lot Subdivision and removal of Native Vegetation
    2401 GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY ALEXANDRA 3714Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Farm Building Development of the land for the purpose of a machinery shed
    21 Webbs LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Industrial Building (Alterations) Development of Land for Industry and Reduction in car parking requirements (10 Spaces)
    9 Peterkin PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Place of Assembly/Worship (Alts & Adds) Amendment to planning permit 2018/205
    2456 Goulburn Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Two (2) lot subdivision
    46 Cooper StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Farm Building Development of land for an agricultural shed
    146 Hobans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 17 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Farm Building Development of the land for the purpose of a farm shed
    263 U T Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Use and development of land fora dwelling and two outbuildings, use and development of land for a Plant Nursery, and erection and display of business identification signage
    230 Maintongoon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Place of Assembly/Worship Amendment to planning permit 2018/205
    2456 Goulburn Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Agriculture Construction of an Agricultural Shed
    1 Lethbridge StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of a shed
    490 U T Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of a shed
    39 Aitken StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages,C/Ports,Outbuildings(Alts & Add) Buildings and works associated with an existing shed
    490 U T Creek RoadWithdrawn

  • July 2020

  • Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling
    2227 Goulburn Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Two (2) lot subdivision
    173 Grant StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Liquor Licence Application for a Liquor Licence
    35 Grant StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Amendment of planning permit 2019/193 to remove conditions 1(d), 7 & 8(g), and the amendment of conditions 8(a) & 8(e)
    16 Halls Flat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Subdivision - Residential (>10 lots)
    Oswald DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential (>10 lots) 19 Lot Staged Residential Subdivision and removal of vegetation
    Oswald DriveWithdrawn

  • April 2020

  • Subdivision - Residential (>10 lots) Amendment of Planning Permit 2018/73 to add 1 additional lot to residential subdivision (17 lot)
    15 Halls Flat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling
    1 Lethbridge StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Single Dwelling Change of use of existing outbuilding to a second dwelling and use of land for group accommodation
    47 Halls Flat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Farm Building Vicsmart - Construction of a farm shed
    2222 Goulburn Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • ALEXANDRA COURT HOUSE AND FORMER SHIRE OFFICESNH1654

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Indi
Member of Parliament
Helen HAINES (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,774
Turnout (2025)
92.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.4 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 34.9 km away).

Coalition 59.5%Labor 40.5%

2.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -3.4 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • AlexandraLabor 41.2% · Coalition 58.8% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
  • ThorntonLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)8.7 km away
  • TaggertyLabor 43.9% · Coalition 56.1% TPP (2025)14.0 km away
  • EildonLabor 45.9% · Coalition 54.1% TPP (2025)15.8 km away
  • Bonnie DoonLabor 42.1% · Coalition 57.9% TPP (2025)22.3 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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