Alexandra Headland, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Alexandra Headland QLD is 4,235 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alexandra Headland is $901 per week ($46,852 per year). Median rent in Alexandra Headland is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Alexandra Headland has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Alexandra Headland has a population density of 2,817 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Alexandra Headland is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Portuguese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alexandra Headland is $1,820.

Population
4,235
Census 2021
Median income
$901/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$410/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Alexandra Headland vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Alexandra Headland is $901 a week, 21% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 341st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $410 a week, $90 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.4% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 47, 5 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAlexandra HeadlandTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$901/wk$747/wk +21%$766/wk
Household income$1,682/wk$1,593/wk +6%$1,637/wk
Rent$410/wk$320/wk +28%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,820/mo$1,625/mo +12%$1,733/mo
Median age4742 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.4%20.4% +3.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Alexandra Headland, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Alexandra Headland Population

4,235 residents at the 2021 Census.

Alexandra Headland Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$901/wk
$46,852 per year
Ranked 2,114 of 14,663
Median Rent
$410/wk
$1,777 per month
Ranked 1,715 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,820/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Alexandra Headland Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,682/wk
Median rent $410/wk
Rent to income 24.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Alexandra Headland against your income

About $7,289 a month
Median rent $410/wk
Left after rent $1,272/wk
Rent share 24.4%

Alexandra Headland Schools

9
schools nearby
5
government
1043
avg ICSEA score
6,568
total students
Immanuel Lutheran College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,239 students
1120
ICSEA
Mooloolaba State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 807 students
1064
ICSEA
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast Independent
Secondary · 10-12 · 226 students
1054
ICSEA
Mountain Creek State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,091 students
1043
ICSEA
Mountain Creek State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 778 students
1041
ICSEA
Maroochydore State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,205 students
1011
ICSEA
Maroochydore State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 222 students
969
ICSEA
Arethusa College - Maroochydore Campus Independent
Secondary
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast - Mountain Creek Campus Independent
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Alexandra Headland Map

Alexandra Headland, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Alexandra Headland, Queensland: 26.6696°S, 153.1053°E

Alexandra Headland Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (9)

People in Alexandra Headland

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (2,073) Female 51.0% (2,160)

Population Density

2,817
people per km²
4,235 people · 1.5 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,209
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.0%
New Zealand
4.5%
South Africa
1.1%
Brazil
1.0%
India
0.8%
United States of America
0.8%
Scotland
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Portuguese
1.1%
Punjabi
0.5%
Nepali
0.4%
German
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Gujarati
0.3%
Italian
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.5%
Australian
32.2%
Irish
14.8%
Scottish
13.0%
German
5.8%
Italian
3.4%
Dutch
1.9%
Australian Aboriginal
1.5%
New Zealander
1.3%
French
1.0%
Welsh
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.1%
Catholic
18.8%
Anglican
11.6%
Not stated
8.9%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.5%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Baptist
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.6% 1,570
Separated
4.1% 154
Divorced
12.8% 482
Widowed
5.2% 196
Never married
36.3% 1,369

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
43.5%
Couple: children under 15
29.8%
Couple: no children under 15
14.6%
One parent: no children under 15
6.2%
One parent: children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.7%
2 persons
41.6%
3 persons
11.6%
4 persons
8.7%
5 persons
3.2%
6+ persons
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Alexandra Headland

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,803 occupied private dwellings in Alexandra Headland at the 2021 Census, 37.5% were rented, 33.3% owned outright and 26.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 21 dwellings
Owned outright
33.3% 601 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
26.4% 476 dwellings
Rented
37.5% 676 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
81.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
15.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.2%
2 bedrooms
37.9%
3 bedrooms
26.4%
4 bedrooms
18.2%
5 bedrooms
5.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
5.8%
$800-$999/mo
5.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.2%
1 vehicle
42.4%
2 vehicles
36.0%
3 vehicles
10.7%
4+ vehicles
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Alexandra Headland

Employment

Employed full-time
37.2% 1,218 people
Employed part-time
24.0% 786 people
Unemployed
3.2% 105 people
Not in labour force
35.7% 1,169 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
31.8%
Managers
16.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.4%
Community & Personal Service
12.8%
Clerical & Administrative
11.6%
Sales Workers
6.8%
Labourers
5.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.2%
$4,000+/wk
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.6%
$3,500+/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.2%
Did not go to work
14.2%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Walked only
3.8%
Bus
1.3%
Bicycle
1.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Other
0.6%
Truck
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.0%
Certificate III/IV
30.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.3%
Postgraduate Degree
10.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.2%
Health
17.6%
Engineering
13.1%
Society & Culture
13.0%
Education
9.2%
Architecture & Building
9.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.3%
Creative Arts
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.1%
Information Technology
1.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
24.6%
Vocational Education
20.0%
Secondary: Government
15.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
14.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.7%
Secondary: Catholic
7.1%
Pre-school
5.5%
Primary: Catholic
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.7%
Has need for assistance
6.1%
Need for assistance not stated
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
345
Arthritis
149
Heart disease
136
Asthma
123
Diabetes
82
Lung condition
78
Cancer
75
Stroke
57
Kidney disease
39
Dementia
34

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.2% 390
Did not provide
88.8% 3,104

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.7% 655
Not a volunteer
81.3% 2,854

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 9
Previously served
3.7% 131
Never served
96.0% 3,376

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
39.8%
1 child
10.9%
2 children
27.9%
3 children
15.2%
4 children
4.9%
5+ children
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
36
1961: 1970
68
1971: 1980
95
1981: 1990
103
1991: 2000
87
2001: 2010
163
2011: 2015
131
2016
26
2017
42
2018
35
2019
49
2020
22
2021
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

24.4%
moved in the last year
57.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,959
Moved from QLD
587
Moved: same area (SA2)
159
Moved from NSW
60
Moved from VIC
60
Moved from overseas
52
Moved from WA
11
Moved from SA
7
Moved from NT
6
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.8%
5: 14 hours
31.3%
15: 29 hours
12.4%
30+ hours
6.1%
Did not do domestic work
25.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.3%
Step family: no other children
12.4%
Blended family: no other children
1.2%
Other couple: children only
1.2%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%
Step family: other children present
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Shorncliffe
Income: $930/wk Rent: $275/wk $135/wk less rent
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Income: $782/wk Rent: $400/wk $10/wk less rent
Brandon
Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk $210/wk less rent
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Yorkeys Knob
Income: $781/wk Rent: $310/wk $100/wk less rent
Caravonica
Income: $807/wk Rent: $360/wk $50/wk less rent
Burbank
Income: $901/wk Rent: $365/wk $45/wk less rent
Clifton Beach (Qld)
Income: $808/wk Rent: $365/wk $45/wk less rent

Suburbs near Alexandra Headland

The closest suburb to Alexandra Headland is Mooloolaba, 2.0 km away.

Mooloolaba
2.0 km away · income $843/wk · rent $400/wk
Maroochydore
3.0 km away · income $771/wk · rent $410/wk
Mountain Creek (Qld)
3.4 km away · income $857/wk · rent $500/wk
Minyama
3.4 km away · income $790/wk · rent $473/wk
Buddina
3.8 km away · income $858/wk · rent $440/wk
Buderim
4.7 km away · income $793/wk · rent $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexandra Headland

What is the population of Alexandra Headland QLD?

The population of Alexandra Headland QLD is 4,235 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,817 people per km². Alexandra Headland is ranked #1,821 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alexandra Headland?

The median personal income in Alexandra Headland QLD is $901 per week, or $46,852 per year. The median household income is $1,682 per week. Family income is $2,209 per week. Alexandra Headland is ranked #2,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alexandra Headland?

Median rent in Alexandra Headland QLD is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Alexandra Headland ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alexandra Headland?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alexandra Headland QLD is $1,820. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alexandra Headland?

The median age in Alexandra Headland QLD is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alexandra Headland a good suburb to live in?

Alexandra Headland is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,235. The median income is $901/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30030. All dollar figures in AUD.