Alexandra Hills

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

Based on an analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Alexandra Hills' population is estimated at around 17,156 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 684 people (4.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,472 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 17,153, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest Estimated Resident Population data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,252 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Alexandra Hills' 4.2% growth since census positions it within 0.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.6%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Anticipating future population dynamics, over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the suburb's population expected to shrink by 1,485 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 expand by 607 people.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Alexandra Hills has experienced around 42 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 210 homes were approved, with a further 32 approved so far in FY-26. This results in approximately 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed during this period.

Given these figures, new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations. The average value of new homes being built is $460,000. In FY-26, $7.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. When measured against Greater Brisbane, Alexandra Hills records about three-quarters the building activity per person and places among the 46th percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing properties. New development consists of 64.0% detached dwellings and 36.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living.

This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix, which is currently 93.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Alexandra Hills indicates a mature market with around 360 people per approval. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Alexandra Hills may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Alexandra Hills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include Birkdale Community Precinct and Redland Whitewater Centre, Alexandra Hills Social Housing, 148 Finucane Road Apartments, and Redland Hospital Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Alexandra Hills has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.6% and estimated employment growth of 4.8% in the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of June 2025, 9,859 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane at 64.5%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has particularly high representation, at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented at 5.5%, compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. The area offers limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.8% and labour force by 4.5%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis). In Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 4.4%, labour force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 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 employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Alexandra Hills has a median taxpayer income of $54,782 and an average income of $61,512 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This is lower than the national average, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $62,446 (median) and $70,118 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Alexandra Hills cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that 38.2% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the surrounding region where 33.3% fall into this bracket. High housing costs consume 16.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th percentile nationally. 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 93.3% houses and 6.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 85.0% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alexandra Hills was at 29.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.6% and rented ones at 22.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,820, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,950 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Alexandra Hills was $400, higher than the national figure of $375 but below Brisbane metro's $405.

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

Family households constitute 78.5% of all households, including 34.8% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 21.5%, with lone person households at 19.0% and group households making up 2.5%. 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 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 31.1%. Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.8% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

Seven schools operate within Alexandra Hills, educating approximately 3,185 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1008) indicating balanced educational opportunities. The schools include four primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs, with 18.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.2, suggesting the area serves as an educational hub 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

Alexandra Hills has 113 active public transport stops. These are served by buses along 17 different routes. The total weekly passenger trips across all these routes is 1,295.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 183 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 185 bus trips per day, which translates to about 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Alexandra Hills faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions notably prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~8,849 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area rate of 55.1%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 9.5 and 8.7% of residents respectively. Approximately 65.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.8% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (3,053 people), which is lower than the 20.0% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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, was approximately 79.7%, with 89.4% being citizens and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated religiously, comprising about 48.8%. Judaism showed slight overrepresentation at 0.1%, compared to the region's 0.1%.

Top ancestral groups were English (30.1%), Australian (27.3%), and Scottish (8.3%). Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.3% versus 1.2%, Maori at 1.5% versus 1.2%, and French at 0.6% compared to the region's 0.5%.

Alexandra Hills's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Alexandra Hills has a median age of 38 years, 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 years shows strong representation in Alexandra Hills at 10.5%, compared to the Greater Brisbane figure. Conversely, the 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent in Alexandra Hills at 11.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.2% to 5.7% of the population, while the 15-24 age cohort increased from 11.8% to 12.9%. During this period, the 25-34 age cohort declined from 13.0% to 11.2%, and the 55-64 age group decreased from 12.8% to 11.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Alexandra Hills' age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 53%, adding 523 people and reaching a total of 1,501 from the current figure of 977. This growth is primarily driven by an aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 years and above comprising 96% of projected growth. Conversely, the 65-74 and 55-64 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.