Alexandra Hills, QLD 4161
Redland City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4161
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Median house price
$805,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Alexandra Hills itself.
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Alexandra Hills at a glance
- Median unit
- $540,000
- Weekly rent
- $670
- Houses · units $400
- Population
- 16.5k
- Median age 38
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Alexandra Hills
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Alexandra Hills, houses changed hands at $805,000 in 2024, in line with the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Alexandra Hills itself. 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.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Alexandra Hills
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.
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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 10°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,018 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Alexandra Hills
Schools serving Alexandra Hills: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 20/100
- Transit
- 10/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 79%
- Lone person
- 19%
- Owner occupied
- 76%
- Renter occupied
- 22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.33%
- On the $805,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.85%
- On the $540,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
21,557 offences recorded in 2026 across the Redland City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Redland City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,018 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Alexandra Hills
- What is the median house price in Alexandra Hills?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Alexandra Hills, QLD 4161 is $805,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Alexandra Hills itself. The median unit price is $540,000.
- How much is my house worth in Alexandra Hills?
- A useful starting point is the Alexandra Hills median house price of $805,000 (units $540,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Alexandra Hills a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Alexandra Hills is 4.3%: the median weekly house rent is $670 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $805,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Alexandra Hills: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Alexandra Hills is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 in the Redland City Council area, QLD 4161.
- 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 West, Capalaba, Ormiston, Birkdale.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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