Alexandra Hills

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

Alexandra Hills' population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 17,242. This reflects a growth of 770 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,472. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population as 17,153 in June 2024, along with 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,258 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Alexandra Hills' growth rate of 4.7% since the census is close to that of its SA3 area (4.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in June 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 from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. Future population dynamics indicate an overall decline by 2041, with a projected decrease of 1,486 persons. However, specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are expected to grow, with projections indicating an increase of 607 people in this age range.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Alexandra Hills has experienced around 42 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Approximately 210 homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 39 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed during this period.

New construction appears to match or outpace demand, offering buyers more options and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current expectations. The average value of new homes being built is approximately $461,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, around $7.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Alexandra Hills records about three-quarters of the building activity per person. Nationally, it places among the 46th percentile of areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings.

This level is also below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development in Alexandra Hills consists of approximately 64% detached dwellings and 36% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. This reflects a considerable change from the current housing mix, which is currently around 93% houses. This shift may be due to reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. At around 360 people per approval, Alexandra Hills indicates a mature market with population projections showing stability or decline. Consequently, the area should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Alexandra Hills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Birkdale Community Precinct featuring Redland Whitewater Centre, Alexandra Hills Social Housing, 148 Finucane Road Apartments, and Redland Hospital Expansion. The following list details 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 comprising white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent with an unemployment rate of 3.3% and estimated employment growth of 6.2% in the past year.

As of September 2025, 9,991 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, 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. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment grew by 6.2% and labour force increased by 5.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8%, labour force expand by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. Statewide in Queensland, as of 25-Nov, employment contracted by 0.01% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Alexandra Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.3% in five years and 13.3% in ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Alexandra Hills has a median taxpayer income of $54,782 and an average income of $61,511 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is below the national average, with Greater Brisbane having a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since the financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,211 (median) and $67,607 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Alexandra Hills cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 38.2% of residents (6,586 people), similar to the surrounding region where 33.3% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 16.0% of income, however strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Alexandra Hills' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.3% houses and 6.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Brisbane metro had 85.0% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alexandra Hills was 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 but close to 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 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 them - 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.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Alexandra Hills shows that there are currently 113 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 17 individual routes providing service to the area. The collective weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 1,057.

Residents enjoy excellent accessibility to public transportation, with an average distance of 183 meters from their homes to the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 151 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 9 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 prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~8,893 people), compared to 55.9% across Greater Brisbane.

Mental health issues are the most common medical condition in the area, impacting 9.5% of residents, followed by asthma affecting 8.7%. 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 (3,069 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 was found to be similar to the wider area's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 79.7% born in Australia, 89.4% being citizens, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 48.8% of Alexandra Hills' population. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, at 0.1% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.1%), Australian (27.3%), and Scottish (8.3%). Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.3%, Maori at 1.5%, and French at 0.6%.

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

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 years shows strong representation in Alexandra Hills at 10.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent in Alexandra Hills at 11.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.2% to 5.7% of the population, while the 15 to 24 age group increased from 11.8% to 12.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age cohort has declined from 13.0% to 11.2%, and the 55 to 64 age group dropped from 12.8% to 11.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Alexandra Hills's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 53%, adding 518 people and reaching a total of 1,501 from the previous figure of 982. This growth is largely driven by an aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 97% of the projected population growth. In contrast, the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.