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Alexandra Hills

14 km²

Alexandra Hills is characterised by a large population and a somewhat younger age profile.

It also has household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Alexandra Hills, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population16,472▼ -1.5%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +8.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.7%People aged 65 and over16.1%Children under 1519.5%People in a de facto relationship12.8%▲ +15.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)26.8%

Older adults (45–64)25.8%

Children (0–14)19.5%

Seniors (65+)16.1%

Youth (15–24)11.8%

Marital status

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (10%).

Married47%
Never married35%
Divorced10%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by New Zealand (6%) and England (4%).

Australia77.1%

New Zealand5.1%

England4.0%

Philippines1.1%

South Africa1.0%

India0.8%

China0.3%

Italy0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (32%) and Scottish (10%).

English42.3%

Australian38.2%

Scottish11.6%

Irish11.3%

German5.9%

Italian2.3%

Dutch2.0%

Filipino1.6%

Chinese1.3%

Indian1.0%

Language

People using another language at home8.4%

Language used at home

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only87.9%

Mandarin0.5%

Tagalog0.4%

Punjabi0.4%

Greek0.3%

Italian0.3%

Hindi0.2%

Arabic0.2%

Cantonese0.2%

Vietnamese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion45.9%

Religious affiliation

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Christianity at 49%, followed by No religion (48%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity49%
No religion48%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1254.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher15.1%

Highest year of school

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Year 12 at 57%, followed by Year 10 (27%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1254.8%

Year 1025.4%

Year 9 or below7.9%

Year 117.4%

Highest qualification level

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 47%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV40.3%

Bachelor degree18.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.7%

Postgraduate degree3.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.0%

Certificate I / II2.5%

Field of qualification

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Management & commerce at 21%, followed by Engineering & related (20%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce18.4%

Engineering & related18.1%

Society & culture12.4%

Health10.4%

Architecture & building7.9%

Education7.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.3%

Creative arts2.8%

Information technology2.1%

Natural & physical sciences1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$824▲ +32.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,829▲ +26.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,059▲ +32.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.8%

Household income distribution

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99935.5%

$650–$1,49926.7%

Under $65012.0%

$3,000–$3,99911.6%

$4,000 or more7.3%

Personal income distribution

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (40%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65038.3%

$650–$1,49937.6%

$1,500–$2,99917.2%

$3,000 or more1.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.9%People with a mental health condition10.8%People needing help with daily activities6.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is None at 66%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (7%).

None61.3%

One condition21.5%

Two conditions6.7%

Three or more3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Arthritis (16%).

Mental health10.8%

Asthma9.9%

Arthritis9.2%

Other condition9.2%

Diabetes5.2%

Heart disease4.5%

Cancer3.3%

Lung condition2.2%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.6%People providing unpaid care12.9%People caring for children unpaid30.8%People who served in the Defence Force3.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -3.6%since 2011 One-parent families17.0%People living alone19.0%▲ +20.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children57%
Couples without children25%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Household size

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 3 people (19%) and 1 person (19%).

2 people34.8%

3 people19.2%

1 person19.0%

4 people17.4%

5 people6.2%

6 or more3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +14.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,820▼ -4.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting21.9%Homes owned outright28.4%Separate (detached) houses93.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms91.4%▼ -1.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Rented (22%).

Owned with a mortgage48%
Owned outright29%
Rented22%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Separate house at 93%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house93%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 5 or more (8%).

3 bedrooms49.1%

4 bedrooms34.4%

5 or more7.9%

2 bedrooms5.8%

1 bedroom1.5%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is $350–$549 at 63%, followed by Under $200 (16%) and $200–$349 (16%).

$350–$54959.6%

Under $20015.1%

$200–$34914.9%

$550–$7494.6%

$750 or more0.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (35%) and Under $1,000 (12%).

$1,800–$2,99942.1%

$1,000–$1,79933.3%

Under $1,00011.6%

$3,000 or more7.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.7%▼ -11.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles41.6%

1 vehicle29.0%

3 vehicles16.7%

4 or more9.1%

No vehicle3.7%

How people get to work

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)64.9%

Worked at home11.9%

Car (passenger)4.0%

Bus1.3%

Walked0.7%

Train0.5%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.9%Recent arrivals from overseas4.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.5%Labour-force participation66.1%Employed full-time59.7%

Industries people work in

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Construction (13%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance15.5%

Construction12.5%

Retail trade10.6%

Manufacturing7.9%

Education & training7.1%

Transport & warehousing6.0%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Accommodation & food5.4%

Professional & technical5.2%

Other services5.2%

Occupations people work in

In Alexandra Hills, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Technicians & trades17.5%

Professionals15.6%

Clerical & administrative14.7%

Community & personal service12.2%

Labourers10.6%

Managers10.5%

Sales workers9.0%

Machinery operators & drivers8.1%

Nearby areas

Ormiston Capalaba Wellington Point Birkdale Cleveland (Qld)Thornlands Thorneside Sheldon

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