Alfred Cove (WA)

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Drawing from the assessment of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region, combined with fresh locations verified by Districts since the Census, the resident count in the suburb of Alfred Cove is calculated to stand at roughly 3,016 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 186 individuals (6.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 2,830 people. This variation is derived from a resident figure of 3,007, computed by Districts following an analysis of the ABS's June 2025 ERP release alongside 36 validated new addresses established post-Census. Such a population size corresponds to a density of 2,792 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Alfred Cove in the highest quarter of all Australian locations analyzed by Districts. The 6.6% post-Census expansion recorded in the suburb of Alfred Cove trails the national benchmark (9.3%) by 2.7 percentage points, showing solid growth dynamics. The expansion was largely propelled by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for approximately 93.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The local workforce exhibits high levels of qualification, with substantial employment in essential services and a jobless rate of only 2.9%. In March 2026, 1,668 working citizens were recorded, keeping the unemployment rate 1.3% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%. Participation in the labor market aligns closely with the metropolitan rate of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that a modest 12.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this data reflects potential pandemic-era distortions.

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According to the financial year 2023 ATO tax figures, taxpayers in the suburb of Alfred Cove have a median income of $62,288 and an average income of $95,622. These levels are highly elevated nationally, comparing favorably to the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Adjusted for the Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, the updated estimates correspond to a median of $69,096 and an average of $106,073 as of March 2026. Weekly earnings across household, family, and individual brackets place the area in the 78th to 81st national percentiles. Furthermore, 25.3% of the cohort (763 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, whereas 32.0% fall into this bracket regionally. A substantial of taxpayers earn weekly incomes exceeding pointing to high local purchasing power. Residents retain of their incomes after housing costs, placing the area in the th decile on the SEIFA index.

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Residential housing options in the suburb of Alfred Cove during the recent Census consisted of 78.8% detached houses and 21.2% alternative structures like townhouses or apartments, compared to 77.8% and 22.1% across the Perth metropolitan area. Home ownership was notably higher than the metro average at 41.7%, while mortgaged properties stood at 40.6% and tenanted properties at 17.7%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were higher than the Perth metro median, recorded at $2,400 versus $1,907, while median weekly rent sat at $430 compared to $350 in the wider metro area. Nationally, mortgage obligations exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent costs are higher than the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute 73.5% of households, consisting of 36.1% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 9.6% single parents. Non-family households represent 26.5% of the total, with lone occupants at 23.6% and shared residences at 2.5%. The typical household size is 2.6 residents, matching the metropolitan average.

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Educational qualifications in the suburb of draft Alfred Cove are higher than broader benchmarks, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across WA and 28.6% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are held by 29.3% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%. Vocational qualifications are held by 29.2% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 18.2%.

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Public transport routes in the suburb of Alfred Cove include 13 active bus stops. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes, generating 1,152 weekly passenger trips. Typical walking distances to the nearest stop average 173 meters. Most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles accounting for 82% of journeys and buses accounting for 9%. The average household vehicle ownership rate is 1.5 cars. A low 12.7% of the workforce worked from home in the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Health assessments indicate excellent results in the suburb of Alfred Cove, characterized by low mortality and chronic disease rates across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 65% of the population (1,965 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Alfred Cove displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most areas, with 14.0% of residents using a language other than English at home and 29.8% born overseas. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 54.0% of the population, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in the suburb of Alfred Cove is 41 years, which is older than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is over-represented locally at 7.3%, while the 25 - 34 bracket is under-represented at 10.2%. Between the recent censuses, the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 11.2% to 13.2% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 6.1% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 14.8% to 13.7%. Projections for 2041 indicate that the 75 to cohort will see the fastest growth, increasing by (adding residents) to reach . Aging trends are expected to continue, with seniors aged and over accounting for of all projected population growth, while the to and to cohorts are projected to contract.

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Alfred Cove currently has an estimated 141 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 78 children aged 0-2 and 51 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 135 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 307. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.