Alexandra Headland (Qld)

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According to the analysis of ABS demographic updates for the broader region and recent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Alexandra Headland has an estimated population of 4,369 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 134 people (3.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 4,235 residents. The estimate is derived from a resident count of 4,363, determined by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 5 new validated addresses added after the Census date. This population level represents a density of 2,912 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all locations evaluated nationwide by Districts. The primary driver of these recent population gains was overseas migration, which served as almost the exclusive source of growth.

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Aggregated statistical area data from Districts shows that the suburb of Alexandra Headland has a highly educated workforce, a strong presence of essential services, and an unemployment rate of just 3.2%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 2,503, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.7% below the Rest of Qld average of 3.9%. Labor force participation is typical at 66.3% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records show that a moderate 19.7% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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According to tax data from the ATO for the financial year 2023 aggregated at the postcode level, taxpayers in the suburb of Alexandra Headland recorded a median income of $53,832 and an average income of $75,271. These figures are higher than the national average and compare to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $59,947 for the median and $83,822 for the average. The 2021 Census placed personal weekly income in the 67th percentile ($901), while household earnings sat in the 46th percentile. Income distribution details show that 30.5% of the community (1,332 individuals) earn between $1,500 and weekly, which is similar to the regional average of . Housing affordability is a significant concern, with only of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing composition in the suburb of Alexandra Headland consisted of 35.8% standalone houses and 64.1% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing options), compared to Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other dwellings accounted for 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the suburb were equivalent to the regional average at 34.5%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (27.1%) or occupied by tenants (38.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the regional average of $1,655 at $1,820, while the median weekly rent was $410, compared to $345 in Regional Qld. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.

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Family households make up 59.0% of the total households, consisting of 18.1% couples with children, 32.5% couples without children, and 8.1% single parents with children. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.0%, with lone-person households at 33.7% and group households making up 7.1%. The average household size is 2.1 persons, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Qualifications in the suburb of Alexandra Headland are high, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 24.9% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the suburb well for jobs in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Technical and vocational training is also common, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 23.8%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Alexandra Headland feature 16 active stops serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 5 different routes, generating a total of 1,020 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 179 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 90%, and 4% of residents walking to work. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional average. Additionally, 19.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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The suburb of Alexandra Headland shows positive health metrics based on Districts assessments of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 57% of the population (~2,491 people) covered, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld.

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The suburb of Alexandra Headland has lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 83.4% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 77.5%, and English-only speakers at home representing 93.4%. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 50.2% of residents. The most distinct statistical overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld.

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The median age in the suburb of Alexandra Headland is 46 years, which is older than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the suburb has a larger percentage of residents aged 25 to 34 (16.8%) but a smaller proportion of children aged 5 to 14 (7.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 6.3% to 7.9%, and the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 15.4% to 16.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 14.1% to 12.7%, while the to group fell from to . By the age profile is expected to shift, with the to group projected to grow by (an increase of people), rising from to while the to and to groups are expected to contract.

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Alexandra Headland currently has an estimated 144 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 97 children aged 0-2 and 65 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 18% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 162 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 300. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.