Capalaba vs Alexandra Hills
Alexandra Hills (median $805,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Capalaba ($825,000).
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Capalaba and Alexandra Hills side by side
| Measure | Capalaba | Alexandra Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $825,000 | $805,000 |
| Median unit | $560,000 | $540,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $670/wk |
| Unit rent | $248/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 20 |
| Transit score | 50 | 10 |
| Bike score | 60 | 100 |
| Population | 18,002 | 16,472 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1018 mm | 1018 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Capalaba scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Capalaba (1037) sits above Alexandra Hills (1025).
- For buyers
- Alexandra Hills is the lower entry point at $805,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Capalaba offers the higher gross rental yield (4.41% vs 4.33%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Capalaba edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1025).
Capalaba vs Alexandra Hills: common questions
Is Capalaba or Alexandra Hills cheaper to buy in?
Alexandra Hills has the lower median house price at $805,000, roughly 2% below Capalaba ($825,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Capalaba or Alexandra Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Capalaba scores 1037 vs 1025 in Alexandra Hills. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Capalaba or Alexandra Hills?
Capalaba scores 100/100 on walkability vs 20/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Capalaba or Alexandra Hills?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.41% in Capalaba vs 4.33% in Alexandra Hills. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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