Alexandrina Council

Local Government Servicesalexandrina.sa.gov.au

Alexandrina Council is a statutory local government authority in South Australia serving over 25,000 residents across 11 townships on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula, delivering rates-funded municipal services including planning, waste, recreation, and community wellbeing.

Company typePublic
Founded2000
HeadquartersGoolwa, Australia
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Alexandrina Council does

Alexandrina Council is a statutory local government authority in South Australia, established under the Local Government Act 1999 and serving the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula region across 11 townships and localities including Goolwa, Strathalbyn, Port Elliot, and Middleton. The council delivers standard municipal services including rates administration, planning and development assessment, waste management, roads and infrastructure, environmental health, animal management, libraries, sport and recreation facilities (including the Fleurieu Aquatic Centre, Goolwa Sports Stadium, and Strathalbyn Swimming Pool), community wellbeing programs, and economic development initiatives. It operates under the leadership of CEO Andrew MacDonald and a General Manager Corporate, with a workforce of 51-100 employees and offices in Goolwa (headquarters) and Strathalbyn.

The council's digital infrastructure comprises a standard local government technology stack including an official website portal, online payments system, document management, and the My Say Alexandrina community consultation platform. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or mobile applications are documented. The organisation maintains active presence on Facebook (8.6k followers), Instagram, and LinkedIn for community engagement, and conducts public monthly council meetings at its Community Chambers.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: general rates calculated on property valuations (the primary recurring revenue source), statutory and user-pays fees and charges (planning, animal management, facility hire, waste services), and government grants from South Australian and Australian governments for operational and capital projects. The council operates as a geographic monopoly with no parent company, publicly accountable to residents and ratepayers through elected council members, and participates in regional partnerships including the Adelaide Hills Region Waste Management Authority, Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority, and the Southern & Hills Local Government Association.

Alexandrina Council firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Alexandrina Council
Legal name: Alexandrina Council
Website: https://alexandrina.sa.gov.au
Company type: Public
Founded year: 2000
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: Alexandrina Council is a statutory local government authority in South Australia serving over 25,000 residents across 11 townships on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula, delivering rates-funded municipal services including planning, waste, recreation, and community wellbeing.
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Alexandrina Council industry classification

Industry

Product category: Local Government Services
NAICS: Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)
SIC: Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Refuse Systems (4953)
akta.pro primary industry: Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)
akta.pro secondary industries: Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

Local government services
Municipal administration
Waste management services
Community planning
Public infrastructure

Where Alexandrina Council is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Goolwa
HQ country: Australia
HQ region: Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

Alexandrina Council business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

General Rates: Property rates constitute the primary revenue source for Council, calculated based on property valuations and used to fund core council services, infrastructure maintenance, and community programs.
Fees and Charges: Council generates revenue through various user-pays fees including animal management, planning and development applications, facility hire, waste management services, and other statutory and regulatory charges.
Government Grants: Council receives operational and capital grants from South Australian and Australian governments to support service delivery and infrastructure projects.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Transaction based/ take rate	Pay-as-you-go	Standard service fees applicable to all ratepayers and service users

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Alexandrina Council product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Alexandrina Council is a local government authority delivering municipal services to residents and ratepayers of the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula region in South Australia. Core offerings include rates administration, planning and development assessment, waste management, roads and infrastructure maintenance, libraries, sport and recreation facilities, environmental health services, animal management, cemeteries, community wellbeing programs, and economic development initiatives.

Product overview

Alexandrina Council operates a unified council services platform consisting of its main government website portal and associated digital services. The portfolio includes the primary website serving as the central hub for all civic services, the My Say Alexandrina community engagement platform for resident consultation, library services with catalog access, sport and recreation facility management, and online payment systems. These interconnected services function together as a comprehensive e-government offering for the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Alexandrina Council Website Portal Official government website providing residents access to council services, community information, online payments, planning and development services, event information, and civic engagement tools including the My Say Alexandrina community consultation platform.
My Say Alexandrina Online community engagement and consultation platform enabling residents to participate in civic decision-making, report issues, and provide feedback on council plans and projects.
Alexandrina Libraries Public library services across multiple locations offering catalog access, digital literacy programs, local and family history resources, and community programs for residents.
Sport and Recreation Facilities Management of recreational facilities including Fleurieu Aquatic Centre, Goolwa Oval Recreation Precinct, Goolwa Sports Stadium, and swimming pools in Strathalbyn for residents and visitors.
Online Payments and Services Digital self-service portal enabling residents to make online payments for rates, search requests, and other council fees and charges.

Companies that use Alexandrina Council

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Alexandrina Council technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Alexandrina Council partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

newfocusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026newfocus is an independent research organisation engaged by Alexandrina Council to conduct a community survey commencing 14 July 2026. The survey methodology was approved by Council at its meeting on 20 April 2026, and will help inform Council's future planning, service delivery and decision-making.
Adelaide Hills Region Waste Management AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional subsidiary established under section 43 of the Local Government Act 1999. Council is a member and participates on the Board and Audit Committee for regional waste management services.
Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority (FRWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional subsidiary with Council participation on the Audit and Risk Committee. Manages waste services for the Fleurieu region.
Southern & Hills Local Government Association (S&HLGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional subsidiary board membership enabling collaboration with other local councils on shared issues, regional public health planning, and local government advocacy.
Murray Darling Association - Region 6minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal committee membership focused on Murray Darling Basin issues affecting the council region, including water management and environmental matters.
Southern and Hills Local Government Association - Regional Public Health Plan Working GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Adelaide Hills Council as lead agency preparing the Regional Public Health and Wellbeing Plan as required under the Public Health Act 2011.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Alexandrina Council competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Mid Murray Council: Fellow SA regional council co-located in the Murray Darling Region 6 footprint. Comparable in scale, statutory mandate, and reliance on regional subsidiaries for waste and shared services.
Adelaide Hills Council: Partner on the Regional Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (Public Health Act 2011). Operates under the same SA framework, with overlapping community services, planning, and waste-management functions.
Rural City of Murray Bridge: South Australian regional council sharing a Murray River/Murray Darling Basin footprint with Alexandrina. Comparable scale, rural-tourism mix, and reliance on the same regional subsidiary structures.
City of Victor Harbor: Adjacent South Australian coastal council on the Fleurieu Peninsula, serving a similar tourism- and lifestyle-driven demographic with a comparable mix of municipal services, waste collection, and recreation facilities.
District Council of Mount Barker: Fellow SA regional council operating under the Local Government Act 1999 with a comparable scale of population, townships, and statutory mandate, providing planning, waste, and community services.
Kangaroo Island Council: SA regional council with a structurally similar tourism-dependent economy, comparable population scale, and reliance on regional waste and LG association arrangements for shared services.

Broad incumbents

City of Onkaparinga: Larger SA metropolitan council that also borders the Fleurieu region. Provides the same statutory local government services but at a much larger scale, offering a benchmark for regional delivery models.
City of Mitcham: Established SA metropolitan council operating under the same Local Government Act 1999 with similar municipal functions (waste, planning, recreation, libraries), useful as a scaled comparator for service delivery cost.

Others

Southern & Hills Local Government Association: Regional LG association in which Council is a member. Provides shared advocacy, regional public health planning, and peer benchmarking across SA councils of comparable scale.
Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority: Regional waste subsidiary in which Alexandrina Council holds board membership. Directly comparable for the waste management function and indicative of how regional service consolidation is structured in SA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Alexandrina Council financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

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Alexandrina Council leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Alexandrina Council funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Alexandrina Council M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Alexandrina Council

What does Alexandrina Council do?

Is Alexandrina Council a public or private company?

Alexandrina Council is a public company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Alexandrina Council founded?

Alexandrina Council was founded in 2000. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Alexandrina Council based?

Alexandrina Council is headquartered in Goolwa, Australia, in the Oceania region.

How does Alexandrina Council make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. General Rates are the primary driver. The others are fees and Charges and government Grants.

Who are Alexandrina Council's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Mid Murray Council, Adelaide Hills Council, Rural City of Murray Bridge, City of Victor Harbor, District Council of Mount Barker and Kangaroo Island Council. Broad incumbents are City of Onkaparinga and City of Mitcham. Others are Southern & Hills Local Government Association and Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority.

Does Alexandrina Council have an API?

No public API is recorded for Alexandrina Council.

What industry is Alexandrina Council in?

Alexandrina Council's product category is Local Government Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIACAA, Mayor/City Manager & General Administration, with a secondary code of BPAIACAF, Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities). Its NAICS code is 925 and its SIC code is 7340.