Alexandra Hills

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

Alexandra Hills' population, as of November 2025, is approximately 17,258. This figure represents an increase of 684 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,574. The growth is inferred from ABS data: an estimated resident population of 17,256 in June 2024 and an additional 40 validated new addresses after the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,266 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Alexandra Hills' 4.1% growth since the census is close to the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.6%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 53.1% of overall population gains recently.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population dynamics show a projected decline of 1,535 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are expected to grow, with an increase of 599 people anticipated.

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

Alexandra Hills has seen approximately 42 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 210 homes were approved, with another 36 approved so far in FY-26. On average, over these five years, each new dwelling has added about 0.9 new residents yearly.

This pace of construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing buyers more choices and potentially accelerating population growth beyond current projections. The average expected construction cost for new homes is $313,000. In FY-26, Alexandra Hills has recorded $7.1 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting its predominantly residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Alexandra Hills records about three-quarters the building activity per person. Nationally, it ranks around the 46th percentile of areas assessed for building activity, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing properties.

New developments consist of approximately 64% detached dwellings and 36% attached dwellings, including an increasing mix of townhouses and apartments. This shift addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, marking a significant change from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (93%). Alexandra Hills has around 398 people per approval, suggesting a mature market. With stable or declining population forecasts, the area may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Alexandra Hills has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 16 such projects that could impact this area. Notable among these are the Birkdale Community Precinct including Redland Whitewater Centre, Alexandra Hills Social Housing, 148 Finucane Road Apartments, and Redland Hospital Expansion. The following list provides details on those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Alexandra Hills well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Alexandra Hills has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.3% and estimated employment growth of 6.2% over the past year as of September 2025.

There are 10,067 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane at 64.5%. Dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has particularly high representation, at 1.5 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 5.5% of Alexandra Hills' workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 6.2%, labour force grew by 5.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 3.8% over the same period. Statewide in Queensland, employment contracted by 0.01% between November 2024 and November 2025, losing 1,210 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Alexandra Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified 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 SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $54,816 and an average of $61,517 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for 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. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022 would be approximately $62,485 (median) and $70,123 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Alexandra Hills cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that 37.9% of residents (6,540 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, mirroring the surrounding region where 33.3% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income in Alexandra Hills. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile nationally, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 structures, 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%. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,829, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,950 but close to the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $400, higher than Brisbane metro's $375 and 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, including 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%. 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 area's university qualification rate is 16.9%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's 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 prevalent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 31.0%. Educational participation is 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

Alexandra Hills has 111 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together facilitate 1,295 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 185 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 185 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 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 prevalent among its residents. Mental health issues impact 9.4% of residents, while asthma affects 8.8%.

Approximately 65.9% of residents report no medical ailments. Private health cover is held by about 51% of the population, compared to 55.1% across Greater Brisbane. The area has around 3,046 residents aged 65 and over, comprising 17.7% of its total population, lower than the 20.0% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges.

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 79.6%, with 89.3% being citizens and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 48.9%. The 'Other' religious category is slightly overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.8%.

Top ancestry groups are English (30.1%), Australian (27.3%), and Scottish (8.3%). Notable differences exist in New Zealand (1.3% vs regional 1.2%), Maori (1.5% vs 1.2%), and Samoan (0.3% vs 0.2%) representation.

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

Alexandra Hills has a median age of 38, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group is strongly represented at 10.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 11.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.2% to 5.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.9% to 13.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 12.9% to 11.2%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 12.8% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Alexandra Hills's age structure. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 53% (510 people), reaching 1,480 from 969. The aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 96% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.