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Malaga vs Alexander Heights - Koondoola
Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 3.7 km apart · Malaga profile · Alexander Heights - Koondoola profile
Malaga Alexander Heights - Koondoola
Alexander Heights - Koondoola and Malaga are neighbouring areas with very different characters. Alexander Heights - Koondoola is a residential hub where 42.4% of people were born overseas and many use another language at home, 39.8%. In contrast, Malaga is sparsely populated and largely non-residential, with a typical weekly family income far higher at $7,000, compared to $1,683 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola. This difference extends to housing, where typical weekly rents in Malaga are far higher at $775, while they are $300 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola.
Since 2011, the two areas have tracked in different directions, with the gap in typical personal incomes widening to $722. They do share some basics, such as having a similar number of schools within 3 km and a similar drive time to the city. While Alexander Heights - Koondoola is more walkable, with 100% of homes within 15 minutes of a park, Malaga has a much higher number of public transport stops per 1,000 people.
Where they differ most
Population: 11,662 larger in Alexander Heights - Koondoola
Born overseas: 30.4 pts higher in Alexander Heights - Koondoola
Other language: 27.8 pts higher in Alexander Heights - Koondoola
Year 12: 28.5 pts higher in Alexander Heights - Koondoola
Household size: 1.4 larger in Alexander Heights - Koondoola
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Malagain Alexander Heights - Koondoola
25
0th pct
11,687
61st pct
- First area, 2011: 13
- First area, 2016: 6
- First area, 2021: 25
- Second area, 2011: 11,591
- Second area, 2016: 11,975
- Second area, 2021: 11,687
Median age
in Malagain Alexander Heights - Koondoola
43 yrs
71st pct
38 yrs
43rd pct
- First area, 2011: 48 yrs
- First area, 2016: 47 yrs
- First area, 2021: 43 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
Age structure
76.0%
Young adults (25–44)
◂ +50.6 pts
25.4%
20.0%
Older adults (45–64)
+6.4 pts ▸
26.4%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+19.5 pts ▸
19.5%
0.0%
Seniors (65+)
+14.7 pts ▸
14.7%
0.0%
Youth (15–24)
+14.1 pts ▸
14.1%
Marital status
28.6%
Married
+17.9 pts ▸
46.5%
23.8%
Never married
+12.6 pts ▸
36.4%
33.3%
Separated
◂ +29.5 pts
3.8%
19.0%
Divorced
◂ +10.4 pts
8.7%
0.0%
Widowed
+4.6 pts ▸
4.6%
Age & sex structure
Malaga
Alexander Heights - Koondoola
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 0.6% males, 0.8% females
- 80–84 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 0.7% males, 0.8% females
- 75–79 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 1.4% males, 1.4% females
- 70–74 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 2.0% males, 2.1% females
- 65–69 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 2.4% males, 2.6% females
- 60–64 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
- 55–59 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
- 50–54 in Malaga: 23.8% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 3.3% males, 3.3% females
- 45–49 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
- 40–44 in Malaga: 14.3% males, 19.0% females; 40–44 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 3.1% males, 3.1% females
- 35–39 in Malaga: 23.8% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 3.3% males, 3.5% females
- 30–34 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
- 25–29 in Malaga: 19.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 3.4% males, 2.8% females
- 20–24 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 3.9% males, 3.6% females
- 15–19 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
- 10–14 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 3.6% males, 3.1% females
- 5–9 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
- 0–4 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola: 3.1% males, 3.0% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
48.0%
Australia
+5.5 pts ▸
53.5%
24.0%
Vietnam
◂ +17.3 pts
6.7%
0.0%
England
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
0.0%
India
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
New Zealand
+2.0 pts ▸
2.0%
0.0%
Philippines
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Italy
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
South Africa
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
China
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Nepal
even
0.0%
Ancestry
24.0%
English
+1.2 pts ▸
25.2%
0.0%
Australian
+22.0 pts ▸
22.0%
20.0%
Scottish
◂ +14.4 pts
5.6%
16.0%
Irish
◂ +10.7 pts
5.3%
16.0%
German
◂ +14.2 pts
1.8%
12.0%
Vietnamese
◂ +2.9 pts
9.1%
0.0%
Italian
+5.0 pts ▸
5.0%
0.0%
Chinese
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Indian
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
0.0%
Filipino
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
Dutch
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Greek
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
Language
Language used at home
48.0%
English only
+7.2 pts ▸
55.2%
12.0%
Vietnamese
◂ +2.2 pts
9.8%
0.0%
Arabic
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
0.0%
Italian
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Mandarin
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Cantonese
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Tagalog
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Hindi
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Punjabi
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Greek
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
Religion
Religious affiliation
20.0%
Christianity
+26.3 pts ▸
46.3%
44.0%
No religion
◂ +14.6 pts
29.4%
32.0%
Not stated
◂ +26.0 pts
6.0%
12.0%
Buddhism
◂ +4.6 pts
7.4%
0.0%
Islam
+9.1 pts ▸
9.1%
0.0%
Hinduism
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
0.0%
Other religions
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Judaism
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
23.8%
Year 12
+28.5 pts ▸
52.3%
42.9%
Year 11
◂ +34.1 pts
8.8%
0.0%
Year 10
+20.2 pts ▸
20.2%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+13.8 pts ▸
13.8%
Highest qualification level
83.3%
Certificate III / IV
◂ +47.1 pts
36.2%
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+18.9 pts ▸
18.9%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+16.1 pts ▸
16.1%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+4.2 pts ▸
4.2%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+4.2 pts ▸
4.2%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
Field of qualification
41.7%
Engineering & related
◂ +24.5 pts
17.1%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+17.5 pts ▸
17.5%
0.0%
Society & culture
+12.5 pts ▸
12.5%
0.0%
Health
+8.7 pts ▸
8.7%
0.0%
Education
+7.4 pts ▸
7.4%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+6.4 pts ▸
6.4%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+6.0 pts ▸
6.0%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
0.0%
Creative arts
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
0.0%
Information technology
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
Income
Personal income
in Malagain Alexander Heights - Koondoola
$1,350
94th pct
$628
16th pct
- First area, 2011: $1,066
- First area, 2016: $649
- First area, 2021: $1,350
- Second area, 2011: $530
- Second area, 2016: $551
- Second area, 2021: $628
Household income
in Malagain Alexander Heights - Koondoola
$1,749
50th pct
$1,494
35th pct
- First area, 2011: $1,783
- First area, 2021: $1,749
- Second area, 2011: $1,267
- Second area, 2016: $1,380
- Second area, 2021: $1,494
Family income
in Malagain Alexander Heights - Koondoola
$7,000
100th pct
$1,683
24th pct
- First area, 2021: $7,000
- Second area, 2011: $1,400
- Second area, 2016: $1,475
- Second area, 2021: $1,683
Household income distribution
100.0%
$650–$1,499
◂ +70.3 pts
29.7%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+31.9 pts ▸
31.9%
0.0%
Under $650
+16.5 pts ▸
16.5%
0.0%
$3,000–$3,999
+8.3 pts ▸
8.3%
0.0%
$4,000 or more
+5.5 pts ▸
5.5%
Personal income distribution
0.0%
Under $650
+48.5 pts ▸
48.5%
14.3%
$650–$1,499
+18.1 pts ▸
32.4%
19.0%
$3,000 or more
◂ +17.8 pts
1.3%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+12.8 pts ▸
12.8%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
24.0%
Heart disease
◂ +20.4 pts
3.6%
0.0%
Other condition
+8.2 pts ▸
8.2%
0.0%
Asthma
+7.8 pts ▸
7.8%
0.0%
Mental health
+7.7 pts ▸
7.7%
0.0%
Arthritis
+7.6 pts ▸
7.6%
0.0%
Diabetes
+6.0 pts ▸
6.0%
0.0%
Cancer
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
0.0%
Lung condition
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
0.0%
Stroke
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Dementia
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
Number of long-term health conditions
40.0%
None
+26.8 pts ▸
66.8%
16.0%
One condition
+1.4 pts ▸
17.4%
0.0%
Two conditions
+5.5 pts ▸
5.5%
0.0%
Three or more
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Malagain Alexander Heights - Koondoola
1.4
0th pct
2.8
79th pct
- First area, 2011: 1.0
- First area, 2021: 1.4
- Second area, 2011: 2.9
- Second area, 2016: 3.0
- Second area, 2021: 2.8
Household size
75.0%
1 person
◂ +54.3 pts
20.7%
0.0%
2 people
+30.6 pts ▸
30.6%
0.0%
3 people
+17.9 pts ▸
17.9%
0.0%
4 people
+16.2 pts ▸
16.2%
0.0%
5 people
+8.7 pts ▸
8.7%
0.0%
6 or more
+6.3 pts ▸
6.3%
Housing & Dwellings
$775
100th pct
$300
27th pct
- First area, 2021: $775
- Second area, 2011: $300
- Second area, 2016: $350
- Second area, 2021: $300
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$1,600
34th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,550
- Second area, 2016: $1,733
- Second area, 2021: $1,600
People / bedroom
in Malagain Alexander Heights - Koondoola
1.20
100th pct
0.80
29th pct
- First area, 2011: 1.00
- First area, 2021: 1.20
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.80
- Second area, 2021: 0.80
How homes are owned or rented
75.0%
Rented
◂ +52.7 pts
22.3%
0.0%
Owned with a mortgage
+45.3 pts ▸
45.3%
0.0%
Owned outright
+30.1 pts ▸
30.1%
0.0%
Not stated
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Other tenure
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
Types of homes
125.0%
Separate house
◂ +35.5 pts
89.5%
0.0%
Townhouse / semi-detached
+10.5 pts ▸
10.5%
0.0%
Flat or apartment
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Other dwelling
even
0.0%
Bedrooms per home
75.0%
1 bedroom
◂ +72.5 pts
2.5%
0.0%
4 bedrooms
+47.1 pts ▸
47.1%
0.0%
3 bedrooms
+38.8 pts ▸
38.8%
0.0%
5 or more
+6.8 pts ▸
6.8%
0.0%
2 bedrooms
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Studio / none
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
Weekly rent distribution
166.7%
$750 or more
◂ +166.2 pts
0.5%
0.0%
$200–$349
+41.0 pts ▸
41.0%
0.0%
$350–$549
+33.6 pts ▸
33.6%
0.0%
Under $200
+19.4 pts ▸
19.4%
0.0%
$550–$749
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
46.2%
Car (driver)
+23.9 pts ▸
70.1%
38.5%
Worked at home
◂ +33.8 pts
4.7%
0.0%
Car (passenger)
+5.0 pts ▸
5.0%
0.0%
Bus
+2.2 pts ▸
2.2%
0.0%
Train
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Walked
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Bicycle
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
Motor vehicles per home
125.0%
1 vehicle
◂ +96.2 pts
28.8%
0.0%
2 vehicles
+39.6 pts ▸
39.6%
0.0%
3 vehicles
+16.2 pts ▸
16.2%
0.0%
4 or more
+10.6 pts ▸
10.6%
0.0%
No vehicle
+4.7 pts ▸
4.7%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
46.2%
Manufacturing
◂ +38.3 pts
7.8%
30.8%
Construction
◂ +19.4 pts
11.4%
30.8%
Other services
◂ +25.7 pts
5.0%
23.1%
Wholesale trade
◂ +20.6 pts
2.5%
0.0%
Health care & social assistance
+12.7 pts ▸
12.7%
0.0%
Retail trade
+10.4 pts ▸
10.4%
0.0%
Education & training
+7.1 pts ▸
7.1%
0.0%
Accommodation & food
+6.8 pts ▸
6.8%
0.0%
Transport & warehousing
+5.7 pts ▸
5.7%
0.0%
Public administration & safety
+5.4 pts ▸
5.4%
0.0%
Professional & technical
+4.5 pts ▸
4.5%
0.0%
Administrative & support
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
Occupations people work in
46.2%
Technicians & trades
◂ +27.7 pts
18.4%
46.2%
Machinery operators & drivers
◂ +35.8 pts
10.4%
23.1%
Managers
◂ +15.4 pts
7.6%
0.0%
Labourers
+14.9 pts ▸
14.9%
0.0%
Community & personal service
+14.0 pts ▸
14.0%
0.0%
Clerical & administrative
+12.6 pts ▸
12.6%
0.0%
Professionals
+11.4 pts ▸
11.4%
0.0%
Sales workers
+8.6 pts ▸
8.6%
Economy & Advantage
Environment & Climate
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Malaga vs Alexander Heights - Koondoola [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/504031063/malaga/vs/505031098/alexander-heights-koondoola