Alexandra Hills

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

Alexandra Hills' population is approximately 17,428 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 854 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,574. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates showing an estimated resident population of 17,361 in June 2025 and an additional 68 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,278 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Alexandra Hills' growth rate of 5.2% since the Census is close to that of its SA3 area (5.4%), indicating strong fundamentals for population growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by this data or years post-2032. However, state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future projections indicate a decline of 1,607 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group with an increase of 498 people.

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

Between FY-21 and FY-25, Alexandra Hills approved 210 homes annually on average. In FY-26, 42 dwellings have received approval so far. Each year, approximately 0.9 new residents per dwelling are added due to construction.

This pace matches or exceeds demand, offering buyers more options and potentially exceeding population growth expectations. The average construction cost of these new homes is $313,000. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $7.1 million, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Alexandra Hills records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks in the 46th percentile nationally, suggesting constrained buyer choice and interest in existing properties. New developments consist of 64% detached dwellings and 36% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift from the current housing mix of 93% houses.

This change may be due to reduced development site availability and shifting lifestyle demands. The area has around 398 people per approval, indicating a mature market with stable or declining population forecasts, potentially reducing housing pressure and favouring buyers.

Alexandra Hills has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Birkdale Community Precinct featuring Redland Whitewater Centre, Alexandra Hills Social Housing, 148 Finucane Road Apartments, and Redland Hospital Expansion. The following details projects most relevant to the area.

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

Alexandra Hills has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.9% and estimated employment growth of 4.8% in the past year as of December 2025. There are 10,086 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is 74.4%, close to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Home-based work accounts for 13.8% of jobs, considering Covid-19 impacts. Dominant sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade, with notable concentration in construction at 1.5 times the regional average. Professional & technical services are under-represented at 5.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%.

Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparisons. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 4.8% and labour force grew by 5.4%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2%, labour force expansion of 3.0%, and a fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project overall 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 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, considering industry-specific growth rates.

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 $58,743 and an average of $66,017 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This was slightly below the national average. In Greater Brisbane, the median income was $58,236 with an average of $72,799 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $65,416 (median) and $73,517 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Alexandra Hills clustered around the 54th percentile nationally. The income distribution showed that 37.9% of residents (6,605 people) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, similar to the surrounding region where 33.3% occupied this bracket. Housing costs consumed 16.1% of income, but strong earnings 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Alexandra Hills' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alexandra Hills stood at 28.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.0% and rented ones at 22.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,829, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in the area was $400, higher than Brisbane metro's figure of $380. Nationally, Alexandra Hills' mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 78.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children (35.1%), couples without children (27.6%), and single parent families (14.7%). Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.3%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households at 2.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which 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'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 them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (31.0%). Educational participation is high at 27.8%, with 9.7% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

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 1,057 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living within 185 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area, and cars remain the dominant mode of transportation at 92%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling in Alexandra Hills, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 13.8% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 151 trips per day, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop. A map accompanies this information, displaying the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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

Alexandra Hills faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 52% (~9,045 people) have private health cover, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Mental health issues affect 9.4% of residents, while asthma impacts 8.8%. Conversely, 65.9% report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 17.9% (3,121 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly similar to 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' population, born in Australia, is 79.6%, with 89.3% being citizens and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 48.9%. The category 'Other', however, has a lower representation of 0.9% compared to Greater Brisbane's 1.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (30.1%), Australian (27.3%), and Scottish (8.3%). Notably, New Zealanders make up 1.3%, Maori 1.5%, and Samoans 0.3% of Alexandra Hills' population, each higher than regional averages.

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 age group of 65-74 shows strong representation in Alexandra Hills at 10.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 10.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.2% to 5.9% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 11.9% to 13.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 12.9% to 10.8%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 12.8% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Alexandra Hills' age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 41% (418 people), reaching 1,442 from the current figure of 1,023. This growth is led by those aged 65 and above, who will comprise 99% of the projected population increase. Conversely, the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.