Alexandra Hills at a glance
Median house
$805,000
Median unit
$540,000
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
16.5k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Alexandra Hills.
The postcode for Alexandra Hills is 4161 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Alexandra Hills is $805,000.
Alexandra Hills (4161) sits in the Redland region of Queensland. The median house here is $805,000, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K.
Alexandra Hills has roughly 16,472 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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 Hills scores 20/100 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 Hills's population at 16,472, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16,472
Median age
38
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $805,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Queensland median. Units come in around $540,000, roughly 33% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $161,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$805,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $540,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$670/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$805,000
$540,000
16,472
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.33% (median rent $670/wk against a $805,000 price tag). Units yield 3.85% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.33%
Based on $805,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.85%
Based on $540,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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 Redland City 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.
12,856
total offences in 2026 across the Redland City 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.
20
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Alexandra Hills.
Local schools for Alexandra Hills
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Alexandra Hills State School
Alexandra Hills State High School
Vienna Woods State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Hills.
- What is the median house price in Alexandra Hills?
- The median house price in Alexandra Hills, QLD 4161 is $805,000. The median unit price is $540,000.
- What is the Alexandra Hills postcode?
- Alexandra Hills is in the 4161 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
- Where is Alexandra Hills?
- Alexandra Hills is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4161. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Redland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Alexandra Hills?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $670, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Alexandra Hills?
- There are 20 schools serving Alexandra Hills on this page, including St Anthony's School, Alexandra Hills State School, Alexandra Hills State High School.
- How walkable is Alexandra Hills?
- Alexandra Hills has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Alexandra Hills?
- Alexandra Hills is close to Capalaba Bc, Capalaba West, Capalaba, Capalaba Dc, Ormiston.
- What is the population of Alexandra Hills?
- The population of Alexandra Hills is approximately 16,472 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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