Alexandra Hills
A 93.3% separate-house share and 47.9% mortgage tenure make Alexandra Hills a clear family-oriented mortgage-belt suburb in Redland City. Its population is 16,472, density is 1,203.2 people per sq km, and median age is 38, which is 2 years below the national figure. Household income sits at the 66th percentile, while overseas-born residents account for 20.3%, or 1.3 percentage points below national. For buyers comparing Alexandra Hills with Cleveland and Capalaba, the key distinction is its established, low-apartment housing base. Growth is a measured 0.53% annually because migration is balanced, while the aging trajectory is lifting demand for accessible homes and services.
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
Alexandra Hills suits buyers seeking conventional family housing, with 93.3% of dwellings separate houses and 49.7% containing 3 bedrooms. A further 42.8% have 4 or more bedrooms, so the stock is more family-sized than apartment-oriented, with apartments comprising only 1.9%. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,820, against weekly rent of $400, and mortgage costs equal 23.0% of household income. The 47.9% mortgage share is higher than the 28.7% owned-outright share, showing strong owner-occupier demand. Because no current median house price is available, compare individual listings with household income of $1,829 per week and check borrowing capacity carefully.
For Buyers
Alexandra Hills suits buyers seeking conventional family housing, with 93.3% of dwellings separate houses and 49.7% containing 3 bedrooms. A further 42.8% have 4 or more bedrooms, so the stock is more family-sized than apartment-oriented, with apartments comprising only 1.9%. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,820, against weekly rent of $400, and mortgage costs equal 23.0% of household income. The 47.9% mortgage share is higher than the 28.7% owned-outright share, showing strong owner-occupier demand. Because no current median house price is available, compare individual listings with household income of $1,829 per week and check borrowing capacity carefully.
For Investors
Alexandra Hills presents a steady, owner-occupier-led rental case rather than a high-turnover strategy. Rent is $400 a week, vacancy is 4.3%, and 22.1% of households rent, below the 47.9% mortgage share. That tenure mix can support demand for 3-bedroom and 4-plus-bedroom homes because 49.7% and 42.8% of dwellings fall into those bedroom groups. Development activity recorded 0 in the past 12 months, limiting near-term new-supply pressure, while forecast growth is 0.53% a year with Balanced migration. Compare expected rent with the purchase price of each property, since no suburb median is available, and allow for the aging trajectory rather than assuming rapid capital growth.
Schools in Alexandra Hills
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St Anthony's School (Alexandra Hills)
The Sycamore School (Alexandra Hills)
Alexandra Hills State High School
Alexandra Hills State School
Hilliard State School
Demographics
Alexandra Hills has a median age of 38, 2 years below the national figure, yet its trajectory is aging as the senior share has risen 6.6 percentage points. University attainment is 22.2%, 7.9 points below national, while overseas-born residents make up 20.3%, 1.3 points below national. English, Scottish and Irish ancestry are the largest recorded groups, at 6,966, 1,908 and 1,868 people, followed by German ancestry at 968. Christianity accounts for 7,572 residents and no religion for 7,479. Household size is 2.7, 0.2 above national, and 80.1% stayed at the same address, so demand is shaped by established households more than rapid turnover.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.3%
Houses
4.8%
Townhouse
1.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Alexandra Hills is overwhelmingly detached: separate houses account for 93.3%, compared with 1.9% apartments and 4.8% semi-detached dwellings. The bedroom mix reinforces that pattern, with 49.7% 3-bedroom and 42.8% 4-plus-bedroom homes, while only 1.6% have 0 or 1 bedroom. Tenure is led by mortgages at 47.9%, followed by outright ownership at 28.7% and renting at 22.1%, so household decisions are more exposed to borrowing costs than in a fully owned market. Mortgage costs equal 23.0% of household income and rent equals 21.9%; neither is marked as stressed. For comparisons with Cleveland and Capalaba, Alexandra Hills has a lower-apartment, family-sized property profile, and a current median house price is unavailable.
Mortgage / mo
$1,820
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $400.
$670
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $670
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
43.5%
Couples with children
36.2%
Couples, no children
18.9%
Single parent
4,734
Total families
Economy & Employment
Alexandra Hills has a practical employment base led by healthcare, at 19.4% or 1,043 people, followed by construction at 13.3% and 713, education at 9.9% and 531, manufacturing at 7.7% and 412, and retail at 7.6% and 409. Trades are the largest occupation group with 1,463 people, ahead of professionals at 1,303 and clerical and administrative workers at 1,227, which fits the local industry mix. Labour-force participation is 66.1%, unemployment is 4.5%, and full-time employment is 59.7%. Economic resources rank higher than education and occupation: IER is decile 7 versus IEO decile 4, while IRSD and IRSAD both sit at decile 5. The 66th income percentile is consistent with solid household capacity, but not uniformly high formal qualifications.
Unemployment
4.5%
Labour Force
8,764
Unemployed
398
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.7%
Part-time
30.8%
Participation
66.1%
Employed
8,366
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.2%
Postgraduate
3.9%
Born Overseas
20.3%
Dwellings
5,859
Transport to Work
Daily life in Alexandra Hills is strongly car-oriented: 77.6% travel as car drivers, compared with 2.2% using public transport, while 14.3% work from home. Six schools serve the suburb, with 4 government options, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school across primary and high-school levels. Check catchments against the exact address because enrolment zones can cross local roads and suburb boundaries. The 13.69 sq km area and density of 1,203.2 people per sq km support a spread-out suburban layout, so proximity to shops, schools and bus routes matters more than headline distance. Volunteering is 12.2%, and IRSAD sits at decile 5, indicating middle-ranked relative advantage. Compared with a transit-led suburb, Alexandra Hills is better suited to households with reliable car access because public transport use is lower than car-driver travel.
Drive
77.6%
Public Transport
2.2%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
14.3%
Population Forecast
+0.53%/yr
(+36 people/yr)
EstablishedAlexandra Hills is forecast to grow at 0.53% annually, with Balanced migration as the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change runs at 12.0% over 10 years, but the trajectory is Aging: the senior share has increased 6.6 percentage points, while the young share is 2.2 points lower and the working share is 3.6 points lower. That pattern points to gradual demand for downsizer-friendly homes, health services and accessible transport rather than a sudden expansion cycle. The gentrification score is 3 and the stage is Not gentrifying, so price growth should not be underwritten on a transformation story. Growth is therefore steadier than speculative because established housing and balanced migration temper change.
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, it can suit households wanting detached housing, established services and a family-sized layout. Separate houses make up 93.3% of dwellings, household income is at the 66th percentile, and 77.6% commute by car. It is less suitable for buyers who need frequent public transport, which is used by only 2.2%.
What is the median house price in Alexandra Hills?
A current suburb median house price is unavailable. Compare recent sales and active listings by street, land size and bedroom count; 49.7% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 42.8% have 4 or more. The reference mortgage figure is $1,820 per month, which can help buyers test affordability.
What schools are in Alexandra Hills?
Six schools serve Alexandra Hills, comprising 4 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school. The mix includes primary and high-school options, but enrolment zones should be checked for the exact address. School access is especially relevant because 93.3% of homes are separate houses and 77.6% of commuters drive.
Is Alexandra Hills safe?
A current suburb-level crime rate is unavailable, so do not treat a general impression as a guarantee. Check recent Queensland Police information and inspect the exact street at different times. Alexandra Hills covers 13.69 sq km, meaning street-level conditions and access can vary across the suburb.
Is Alexandra Hills good for property investment?
It may suit a patient investor seeking established family rental demand, but the numbers favour caution rather than a high-growth assumption. Weekly rent is $400, vacancy is 4.3%, renting households are 22.1%, and annual forecast growth is 0.53%. Development activity was 0 in the last 12 months, while migration is Balanced.
How is Alexandra Hills's population changing?
Alexandra Hills has 16,472 residents today. Forecast growth is 0.53% a year, with Balanced migration, while population change across the wider area is 12.0% over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging: the senior share is up 6.6 percentage points and the young share is down 2.2, so demand is likely to shift gradually toward accessible housing and services.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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