Alexandra Hills

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Alexandra Hills's population is around 17,345 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 771 people (4.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,574 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,256 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 38 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,272 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Alexandra Hills's 4.7% growth since the census positions it within 0.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 53.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Regarding demographic trends, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to decline by 1,535 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow by 599 people. See the age section for more details.

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

Alexandra Hills has experienced around 42 dwellings receiving development approval annually, totalling 210 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 40 approvals have been recorded. With an average of only 0.9 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is meeting or surpassing demand, providing greater buyer choice and supporting potential for population growth above projections, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $313,000. Additionally, $7.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating a limited commercial development focus.

Relative to Greater Brisbane, Alexandra Hills shows approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks in the 46th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options and strengthening demand for established properties. This level is below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development consists of 64.0% detached dwellings and 36.0% townhouses or apartments, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 93.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The location has approximately 398 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Alexandra Hills should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Alexandra Hills has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 37thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 16 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Birkdale Community Precinct including Redland Whitewater Centre, Alexandra Hills Social Housing, 148 Finucane Road Apartments, and the Redland Hospital Expansion, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Alexandra Hills has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.9%, and 4.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 10,086 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.3% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (74.8% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 13.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical services employ just 5.5% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.8% and the labour force increased by 5.4%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Alexandra Hills. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Alexandra Hills's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Alexandra Hills SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $58,743 with the average level standing at $66,017. This is slightly lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $64,564 (median) and $72,559 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Alexandra Hills cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 37.9% of the community (6,573 individuals), reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 56th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Alexandra Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Alexandra Hills, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Alexandra Hills was higher than that of Brisbane metro, at 28.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (49.0%) or rented (22.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Brisbane metro average at $1,829, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Alexandra Hills's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

Alexandra Hills features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 78.7% of all households, comprising 35.1% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.3%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (16.9%) substantially below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (31.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 111 active transport stops operating within Alexandra Hills, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 17 individual routes, collectively providing 1,057 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 13.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 151 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Alexandra Hills is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Alexandra Hills, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover slightly lags that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~9,002 people), compared to 55.8% 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% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,186 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 79.6% of its population born in Australia, 89.3% being citizens, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Alexandra Hills is Christianity, which makes up 48.9% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 0.9% of the population, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Alexandra Hills are English, comprising 30.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.3% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 1.3% of Alexandra Hills (vs 1.0% regionally), Maori at 1.5% (vs 1.1%) and Samoan at 0.3% (vs 0.9%).

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

With a median age of 38, Alexandra Hills is slightly older than the Greater Brisbane figure of 36, though equal to Australia's 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group shows strong representation at 10.6% compared to Greater Brisbane, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 10.5%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.2% to 6.1% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.9% to 13.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 10.5% and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 12.8% to 11.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Alexandra Hills's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 41% (428 people), reaching 1,480 from 1,051. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 99% of projected growth. On the other hand, the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.