Sunshine Coast Council
Alexandra Headland
Alexandra Headland at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
4,235
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Alexandra Headland.
Alexandra Headland (4572) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland.
Alexandra Headland has roughly 4,235 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Alexandra Headland scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alexandra Headland's population at 4,235, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 34% lone person).
Population
4,235
Median age
47
Family households
59%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
4,235
Median age: 47
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Sunshine Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
16,052
total offences in 2026 across the Sunshine Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Alexandra Headland.
Local schools for Alexandra Headland
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Government School Catchment
Mooloolaba State School
Mountain Creek State High School
Mountain Creek State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Alexandra Headland.
- What is the Alexandra Headland postcode?
- Alexandra Headland is in the 4572 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Alexandra Headland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Alexandra Headland?
- There are 20 schools serving Alexandra Headland on this page, including Mooloolaba State School, Mountain Creek State High School, Mountain Creek State School.
- How walkable is Alexandra Headland?
- Alexandra Headland has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Alexandra Headland?
- Alexandra Headland is close to Maroochydore Bc, Mooloolaba, Cotton Tree, Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore Dc.
- What is the population of Alexandra Headland?
- Alexandra Headland has approximately 4,235 residents. The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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