Alexandra Hills
Detached family housing is the clearest signal in Alexandra Hills: 93.3% of dwellings are separate houses, while apartments account for just 1.9%. The suburb sits between Capalaba and Cleveland but reads more like a low-rise mortgage-belt area than a bayside unit market. Population is 16,472, median age is 38, which is 2.0 years below the national benchmark, and household income sits at the 66th percentile. Overseas-born residents are 20.3%, slightly below national by 1.3 percentage points.
Population
16,472
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,829/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$505K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Alexandra Hills suits buyers prioritising land and bedrooms over apartment choice because 93.3% of homes are separate houses and 92.5% have 3 or more bedrooms. Monthly mortgage costs are $1,820, with mortgage payments taking 23.0% of household income, below common stress thresholds. Ownership is mortgage-heavy at 48.6%, higher than the 29.1% owned outright share, so the suburb behaves like a family upgrader market rather than a retiree-only pocket.
For Buyers
Alexandra Hills suits buyers prioritising land and bedrooms over apartment choice because 93.3% of homes are separate houses and 92.5% have 3 or more bedrooms. Monthly mortgage costs are $1,820, with mortgage payments taking 23.0% of household income, below common stress thresholds. Ownership is mortgage-heavy at 48.6%, higher than the 29.1% owned outright share, so the suburb behaves like a family upgrader market rather than a retiree-only pocket.
For Investors
The rental market is smaller than the owner-occupier base: 22.4% of homes rent compared with 48.6% under mortgage, so tenant demand is present but not dominant. Median weekly rent is $400 and vacancy is 4.3%, higher than the tightest rental markets, which can limit near-term pricing power. With 0 development approvals in the past 12 months, supply pressure is lower, while the 47.1% rent growth shift points to affordability-driven demand over time.
Schools in Alexandra Hills iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Anthony's School
Prep-6 · 508 students
Hilliard State School
Prep-6 · 560 students
Alexandra Hills State High School
7-12 · 1460 students
Vienna Woods State School
Prep-6 · 300 students
Alexandra Hills State School
Prep-6 · 172 students
Demographics
Alexandra Hills is slightly younger than the national benchmark, with a median age of 38, or 2.0 years below national. The population is less migrant-heavy than many metro suburbs: 20.3% were born overseas, 1.3 percentage points below national, while university attainment is 22.2%, which is 7.9 points below national. English ancestry is prominent at 6,966 people, followed by Scottish at 1,908 and Irish at 1,868, explaining the suburb's Anglo-leaning profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.3%
Houses
4.8%
Townhouse
1.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is strongly detached and family-sized compared with higher-density suburbs nearby. Separate houses make up 93.3% of stock, far higher than apartments at 1.9% and semi-detached homes at 4.8%. Three-bedroom homes are the largest segment at 49.7%, above 4-plus bedroom homes at 42.8%, so the market has depth for both established families and upgraders. Tenure is stable: 29.1% own outright, 48.6% have a mortgage, and 22.4% rent.
Mortgage / mo
$1,820
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$824
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
266
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.9%
Couples, no children
13,857
Total families
Economy & Employment
Alexandra Hills has a service-and-trades workforce. Healthcare is the largest industry at 19.4% or 1,043 workers, followed by construction at 13.3% or 713, education at 9.9%, manufacturing at 7.7% and retail at 7.6%. Professionals lead occupations with 1,303 people, just above clerical and admin roles at 1,227. SEIFA is mixed: IRSD 5 and IRSAD 5 are middle deciles, IEO 4 is lower, while IER 7 is higher, suggesting stronger economic resources than education advantage.
Unemployment
5.8%
Labour Force
3,264
Unemployed
189
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.0%
Part-time
29.0%
Participation
60.1%
Employed
7,573
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.2%
Postgraduate
3.9%
Born Overseas
20.3%
Dwellings
5,859
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented because 90.5% of commuters drive, far higher than public transport at 2.6% and walking or cycling at 1.3%. Families have 5 local schools with an ICSEA range from 959 to 1,038. St Anthony's School leads at 1,038 with 508 students, Hilliard State School follows at 1,015 with 560, and Alexandra Hills State High School provides a large government secondary option with 1,460 enrolments. IRSAD decile 5 points to average relative advantage.
Drive
90.5%
Public Transport
2.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.53%/yr
(+36 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than speculative. The trend path adds 0.53% a year, or 36 people annually, which is lower than fast-expansion fringe markets. Migration is balanced, with average net overseas migration of 30 a year and net internal migration of 26, so no single inflow dominates. The medium path rises from 6,899 in 2026 to 7,078 in 2031, while the gentrification score is 3 and stage is Not gentrifying. Aging is the bigger shift, with seniors up 6.6 points and young share down 2.2.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+30
Net Internal / yr
+26
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +10% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Alexandra Hills compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alexandra Hills a good suburb to live in?
Yes, especially for households wanting detached housing and schools. The suburb has 16,472 residents, 93.3% separate houses, 5 local schools and a median age of 38, which is 2.0 years below the national benchmark.
What is the median house price in Alexandra Hills?
A current median house price is not available for Alexandra Hills. Housing cost context still shows a $400 median weekly rent, $1,820 median monthly mortgage payment and mortgage costs at 23.0% of household income.
What schools are in Alexandra Hills?
Alexandra Hills has 5 local schools across Catholic and government sectors. ICSEA scores range from 959 to 1,038, led by St Anthony's School, Hilliard State School and Alexandra Hills State High School.
Is Alexandra Hills safe?
A suburb-level crime rate per 1,000 is not available, so safety should be checked street by street. The suburb is residential in form, with 93.3% separate houses and 5 schools, which supports a family-oriented daily pattern.
Is Alexandra Hills good for property investment?
It can suit investors seeking established, low-supply housing rather than high-density growth. Renters make up 22.4% of households, median rent is $400, vacancy is 4.3%, and there were 0 development approvals in the past 12 months.
How is Alexandra Hills's population changing?
Population change is modest. The trend path is 0.53% a year, equal to 36 people annually, while migration is balanced with 30 net overseas and 26 net internal arrivals a year. The shift also records 12.0% growth over 10 years.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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