Alexandra Hills
Statistical Area - sa2

Alexandra Hills has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Alexandra Hills' population is around 17,277 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 703 people, a 4.2% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 16,574. The change was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 17,256 as of June 2024 and an additional 47 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,267 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Alexandra Hills' 4.2% growth positions it within 0.4 percentage points of the SA3 area's 4.6%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 53.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort. Future population dynamics anticipate a decline overall, with the area's population expected to shrink by 1,535 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts like the 75-84 group are projected to grow, anticipated at an increase of 599 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Alexandra Hills according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Alexandra Hills has received approximately 42 dwelling approvals annually. ABS data indicates 210 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 22 approved in FY-26. On average, 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling have been recorded since FY-21, suggesting that supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction cost of these dwellings is $462,000.

Additionally, $7.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Alexandra Hills has about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks at the 46th percentile nationally, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice. New development consists of 64.0% detached dwellings and 36.0% attached dwellings, with an increasing mix of townhouses and apartments. This reflects reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands. The area has around 398 people per approval, suggesting a mature market.

Population projections indicating stability or decline may reduce housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

Alexandra Hills has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 potential impact projects. Notable ones include Alexandra Hills Social Housing, Birkdale Community Precinct featuring Redland Whitewater Centre, Vida Estate, and Vida Terraces. The following details those expected to have the greatest influence.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Alexandra Hills ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Alexandra Hills has an evenly balanced workforce across white and blue collar jobs. Its construction sector stands out with significant representation, contributing to its low unemployment rate of 3.6% and estimated employment growth of 4.7% over the past year as of June 2025.

This is reflected in the number of residents employed, which totals 9,938, while the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane at 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade, with construction particularly notable for its concentration, being 1.5 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, accounting for only 5.5% of Alexandra Hills' workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.7%, labour force grew by 4.4%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 4.4%, labour force expand by 4.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. State-wide data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Alexandra Hills' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

Alexandra Hills had a median taxpayer income of $54,816 and an average income of $61,517 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This was below the national average, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $61,235 (median) and $68,721 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Alexandra Hills clustered around the 54th percentile nationally. The income distribution showed that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominated with 37.9% of residents (6,547 people), mirroring the surrounding region where 33.3% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 16.1% of income, but strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 56th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

Alexandra Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Alexandra Hills' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Brisbane metro had 85.0% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alexandra Hills was at 28.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.0% and rented ones at 22.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,829, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,950. Median weekly rent was $400 compared to Brisbane metro's $405. Nationally, Alexandra Hills' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Alexandra Hills features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 78.7% of all households, consisting of 35.1% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 21.3%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households making up 2.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

Educational attainment in Alexandra Hills aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The university qualification rate in the area is 16.9%, significantly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (31.0%). Educational participation is high at 27.8%, comprising 9.7% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

There are seven schools operating within Alexandra Hills, educating approximately 3,185 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1008) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes four primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs, at 18.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.2, indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Analysis shows 111 active transport stops in Alexandra Hills, offering mixed bus services. Seventeen routes serve these stops, cumulatively facilitating 1,295 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 185 meters from the nearest stop.

Services average 185 trips daily across all routes, translating to about 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Alexandra Hills is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Alexandra Hills faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board but at a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts. Approximately 51% of its total population (~8742 people) has private health cover, compared to 55.1% across Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.4 and 8.8% of residents respectively, while 65.9% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.8% across Greater Brisbane. As of 17.7% of residents aged 65 and over (3049 people), this is lower than the 20.0% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Alexandra Hills records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Alexandra Hills' population, born in Australia, is approximately 79.6%, with 89.3% being citizens and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the primary religion, comprising 48.9%. The 'Other' religious category is slightly overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to 0.8% regionally.

Regarding ancestry, the top groups are English (30.1%), Australian (27.3%), and Scottish (8.3%). Notably, New Zealanders are overrepresented at 1.3% versus 1.2% regionally, Maori at 1.5% compared to 1.2%, and Samoans at 0.3% versus 0.2%.

Alexandra Hills's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Alexandra Hills has a median age of 38, which is slightly older than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 10.4% of the population in Alexandra Hills, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 11.2%. Since 2021, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.2% to 5.6% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 11.9% to 13.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 11.2%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 12.8% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Alexandra Hills' age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 52% (509 people), reaching a total of 1,480 from the previous figure of 970. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 97% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 55-64 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.