Alexandra Hills

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the suburb of Alexandra Hills had an estimated population of 17,243 as of Feb 2026. This reflected a growth of 771 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,472. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 17,153 in Jun 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 1,258 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Alexandra Hills' growth rate of 4.7% since census was close to its SA3 area's growth rate of 4.9%. Natural growth contributed approximately 53.0% 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 projections indicate a population decline of 1,497 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are expected to grow by 619 people.

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 in Alexandra Hills shows approximately 42 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 211 homes were approved, with a further 40 approved so far in FY-26. This averages out to about 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed during this period.

The average construction value of these dwellings is $461,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In terms of commercial approvals, $7.1 million has been registered in FY-26, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane and nationally, Alexandra Hills records about three-quarters the building activity per person and is at the 46th percentile of areas assessed, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. New development consists of 64.0% detached dwellings and 36.0% attached dwellings, including a growing mix of townhouses and apartments, offering options across different price points. This is a significant shift from the current housing mix, which is currently 93.0% houses.

With around 356 people per approval, Alexandra Hills indicates a mature market with stable or declining population projections, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures in the future.

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

AreaSearch identified 16 projects that could impact the area's performance. Key projects include Birkdale Community Precinct including Redland Whitewater Centre, Alexandra Hills Social Housing, 148 Finucane Road Apartments, and Redland Hospital Expansion. The following list details those likely to be 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 3.8% and estimated employment growth of 4.8% in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of December 2025, there are 10,013 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 0.3% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is at 74.5%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 71.2%. A moderate 13.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Notably, construction employment is at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented, with only 5.5% of Alexandra Hills' workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.8%, labour force grew by 5.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% and unemployment fall by 0.1%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, suggest Alexandra Hills' employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

The suburb of Alexandra Hills had a median taxpayer income of $54,782 and an average income of $61,511 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below the national averages of $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average) for Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated median income would be approximately $60,211 and average income would be around $67,607 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Alexandra Hills clustered around the 53rd percentile nationally. The income distribution showed that 38.2% of residents (6,586 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which was similar to the surrounding region at 33.3%. Housing costs consumed 16.0% of income in Alexandra Hills, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 55th 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.3% houses and 6.7% 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 29.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (48.6%) or rented (22.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,820, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $400, higher than Brisbane metro's figure of $380 but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Alexandra Hills' mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 21.5%, with lone person households at 19.0% and group households comprising 2.5%. 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 has university qualification rates of 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.

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

Alexandra Hills has 113 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 17 individual routes, offering a total of 1,057 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 183 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 92%, with an average vehicle ownership of 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 13.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

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

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, as assessed by AreaSearch's mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~8,893 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (9.5%) and asthma (8.7%). 65.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over (3,224 people), 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 had a cultural diversity profile roughly matching the wider region's average, with 79.7% of residents born in Australia, 89.4% being citizens, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 48.8% of the population. However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation, comprising 0.1% compared to the regional average of 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (30.1%), Australian (27.3%), and Scottish (8.3%). Notable differences included New Zealand's overrepresentation at 1.3%, Maori at 1.5%, and French at 0.6% compared to regional averages of 1.0%, 1.1%, and 0.5%, respectively.

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 shows strong representation in Alexandra Hills at 10.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 10.6%. Between 2021 and the present day, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.2% to 6.2% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.8% to 13.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 13.0% to 10.6%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 12.8% to 11.7%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Alexandra Hills's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 42%, adding 449 people and reaching a total of 1,519 from the current figure of 1,069. This growth is largely driven by an aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 98% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.