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Alexandra Hills
14 km²
A high proportion of people in Alexandra Hills have no religion, with the figure well above the national average. This large community is notably younger than most similar areas, with many children and a high number of families. Most residents live in spacious separate houses, which helps explain why the area is so popular for those with children. It is a walkable suburb where most homes are close to parks, schools, and public transport.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
25 schools within reach make Alexandra Hills convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 38, and the area has a higher number of children under 15 than most similar places. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is about the same as the state figure at 3.7%, it is higher than in most other areas.
About 19.7% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, although this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 87.9% of the community. While 8.4% of people use another language at home—a higher rate than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.
The community is less religious than the rest of the country, with 45.9% of people reporting no religion, a figure well above the national average.
A higher number of people have completed Year 12 than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure. Typical qualifications are certificates, with 15.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $1,829, which is higher than most similar areas and a little above the Queensland figure. Personal incomes are also higher than typical for similar places.
More people here have a long-term health condition (31.9%) or a mental health condition (10.8%) than in most similar areas, with both figures well above the national average.
A much higher proportion of people provide unpaid childcare (30.8%) compared to most similar areas, which is well above the national figure. However, the number of volunteers is much lower than usual.
The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 20. They also have a higher Year 12 completion rate than most similar areas.
Families with children are common, and homes here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. This is higher than most similar areas and consistent with the high number of children in the suburb.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms—far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $400, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 112 stops and a typical walk of only one minute to the nearest one. Despite this, 64.9% of people still drive to work.
Around 34.9% of people have moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are lower than the state and national averages.
More adults are working or looking for work (66.1%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.
The suburb is very walkable, with 98.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This is far above the state average, and most residents are also within a short walk of parks and schools.