Alexandra Hills (Qld)

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Drawing on an examination of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses recorded by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Alexandra Hills has an estimated population of 17,322 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 850 people (5.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 16,472 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 17,255, determined by Districts following an analysis of the ABS Estimated Resident Population release from June 2025, combined with 69 validated new addresses established after the Census date. Such population levels translate to a density of 1,264 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the typical density found across nationwide locations monitored by Districts. The suburb of Alexandra Hills's 5.2% Census-to-date growth rate lags by just 0.2 percentage points behind the SA3 region (5.4%), indicating healthy competitive growth. The primary contributor to local growth was natural increase, which accounted for approximately 53.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

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The workforce of the suburb of Alexandra Hills comprises a balanced mix of professional and trade workers, with the building sector showing particularly strong local representation. The unemployment rate sits at 4.3%, and employment grew by an estimated 3.6% over the preceding year, according to aggregated statistical area data. There were 9,983 employed residents in March 2026, with unemployment matching the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3% and labor force participation slightly elevated at 74.1% compared to 70.4% regionally. Census returns show that a moderate 13.6% of workers worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic restrictions.

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According to the most recent postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, tax-paying residents in the suburb of Alexandra Hills recorded a median income of $54,782 and an average income of $61,511. These figures sit below national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current income figures are estimated at roughly $61,005 for the median and $68,499 for the average as of March 2026. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal earnings in the suburb of Alexandra Hills rank around the 53rd percentile nationally. The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 38.2% of residents (6,617 people), which aligns with the regional distribution where this cohort accounts for of households. High housing costs account for of household income, yet healthy earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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At the time of the last Census, the residential landscape of the suburb of Alexandra Hills consisted of 93.3% houses and 6.7% alternative housing options, such as townhouses and units, compared to the Brisbane metropolitan distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in the suburb of Alexandra Hills was higher than the Brisbane metro average at 29.1%, with the rest of the dwellings being mortgaged (48.6%) or occupied by tenants (22.2%). Local median mortgage payments were below the Brisbane metro average at $1,820 monthly, whereas median weekly rents sat at $400, compared to $1,863 and $380 for the metropolitan region. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Alexandra Hills are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 78.5%, including 34.8% couples raising children, 27.8% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent households. The remaining 21.5% are non-family households, made up of single-person households at 19.0% and group households at 2.5%. The median household size stands at 2.7 people, which is slightly above the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Educational challenges exist within the suburb of Alexandra Hills, as the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (16.9%) is notably lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation highlights a need for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the largest university cohort at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificate level qualifications (31.1%).

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A review of public transit options shows 113 active transport stops situated within the suburb of Alexandra Hills, consisting of bus services. These stops are utilized by 17 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,057 passenger trips each week. Access to transit is highly rated, with typical resident proximity to a stop averaging 183 meters. Reflecting its residential nature, the vast majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary commute choice at 92%. Dwellings average 1.7 motor vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A portion of residents, specifically 13.6%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Based on Districts' evaluation of death rates and chronic illness rates across younger and older demographics, the suburb of Alexandra Hills faces noticeable health issues, compounded by a lower rate of private health insurance coverage, which sits at roughly 52% of the population (~8,934 people) compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane.

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The cultural profile of the suburb of Alexandra Hills is similar to the broader metropolitan region, with 79.7% of residents born in Australia, 89.4% holding citizenship, and 91.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 48.8% of the local population. The most distinct variance is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% representation across Greater Brisbane.

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The suburb of Alexandra Hills has a median age of 38, making it slightly older than Greater Brisbane's median of 36, yet identical to the national average of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age bracket is well represented at 10.6% compared to the capital city, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 10.9%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age segment has increased its share of the population from 4.2% to 6.0%, and the 15 to 24 group grew from 11.8% to 13.3%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 segment fell from 13.0% to 10.9%, and the to group declined from to . Looking toward demographic forecasts project major shifts in age groups. The to group is expected to grow by ( people) to reach from . The aging trend is pronounced, with residents aged and over accounting for the entirety of projected growth, while the to and to cohorts are expected to decrease in size.

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Alexandra Hills currently has an estimated 1,039 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 623 children aged 0-2 and 415 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 0% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 26% by 2041 (to approximately 766 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,761. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.8 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.