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QLD · Sunshine Coast Council
Alexandra Headland, 4572
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,467
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.8%
Median age
47
Median income
$1,682/wk
Employment rate
59.3%
Languages at home
6.6%non-English
Most common: Portuguese, Gujarati, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Alexandra Headland is a coastal mid-sized suburb a long way from Brisbane, where beach life and a quieter rhythm set the tone. Neighbouring centres cover more of the weekly rhythm than the distant capital does. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonable buses access helps with commuting and getting around locally.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer schools and education compared with similar coastal suburbs, though safety, plus community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Alexandra Headland snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Population (ERP)
4,467
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
20.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#28
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
37th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
28th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
73rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 47.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 36% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 2547th in Australia
- State rank
- 540th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #28 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #66 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $700
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
4,467(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +3.8% over 5 years · 28th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +3.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +21
- Change in 5 years
- +162
- Growth rank in QLD
- 28th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,650), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,235
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,682
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 470 of 2,273
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,820
- Employment rate
- 59.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 641 / 142 / 964 (+ 42 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 165
- Against the person
- 23
- Against property
- 63
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 36.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 184 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -10.5%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)31
- Traffic And Related Offences53
- Drug Offences19
- Good Order Offences12
- Unlawful Entry14
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,064
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 73th
School list
- Mooloolaba State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 807 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- Alexandra Pde at Alexandra Headland
- Alexandra Pde at Alexandra Headland
- Alexandra Pde at Alexandra Headland Beach
- Alexandra Pde at Alexandra Headland Beach
- Alexandra Pde at Okinja Road
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
194 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 2 cafes · 2 bars · 1 places of worship · 5 playgrounds · 24 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 11 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 16 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 30 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 36/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.47
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.42
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.6
Food & drink(6)
- The Alex Surf Club Sports BarBar
167 Alexandra Parade
- The Bluff BarBar
167 Alexandra Parade
- Beachside CafeCafe
167 Alexandra Parade
- The Lookout BistroCafe
167 Alexandra Parade
- Alex Surf ClubRestaurant
167 Alexandra Parade
- Sang's Asian CuisineRestaurant
Sport & outdoors(42)
- Alex Forest Conservation AreaPark
- Alexandra Bluff Foreshore ParkPark
- Buhk Family ParkPark
- Cooloolathin ParkPark
- Marina WalkPark
- Nelson ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Trotter ParkPark
- Wilkes Family ParkPark
- Woonum Road Bio Retention BasinPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (4)
- Sunshine Coast CouncilPlayground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (24)
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(12)
12 bus stops
Other(40)
- The Mirage Alexandra HeadlandApartment
6 Mari Street, Alexandra Headland
- Sisters by ChoiceArtwork
- Bbq (4)
- Alexandra Headland Beach Resort (Break Free)Beach Resort
252 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland
- Bench (19)
- Suncity Tenpin BowlingBowling Alley
8 Mari Street
- AudiCar
- Alex Beach Cabins and Tourist ParkCaravan Site
- Alex Beach Top Tourist ParkCaravan Site
- Alexandra Park Conference CentreConference Centre
- Drinking water
- Alexandra Park Conference CentreEvents Venue
13 Mari Street, Alexandra Headland
- Events Venue (3)
- Fountain (3)
- Alex Headland Community AssociationGarden
- Garden (17)
- Alex Seaside ResortHotel
146 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland
- Oaks SeaforthHotel
- Information (2)
- MirageInformation
- Alexandra Headland Surf Club Members and Patrons ParkingParking
- Parking (20)
- Suncity Tenpin BowlingParking
- Sunshine Coast CouncilParking
- Tantula RiseParking
- Parking Space (5)
- Picnic Table (3)
- AnthemPlace of worship
Unit 10 125 Sugar Road
- Public toilets
- Sunshine Coast RegionalPublic toilets
- Life Church CareSecond Hand
Unit 9 125 Sugar Road
- Shelter (16)
- The PavillionShelter
- TranslinkShelter
- Shower (2)
- Tantula RiseSocial Facility
- Tantula Rise ApartmentsSocial Facility
- Maroochydore Storage CentreStorage Rental
- TelstraTelephone
- Waste Basket (11)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alex Forest Conservation AreaPark
- Alexandra Bluff Foreshore ParkPark
- Buhk Family ParkPark
- Cooloolathin ParkPark
- Marina WalkPark
- Nelson ParkPark
- Trotter ParkPark
- Wilkes Family ParkPark
- Woonum Road Bio Retention BasinPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Anthem
Unit 10 125 Sugar Road
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Integrative Clinical Psychology (1.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 84
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 20°
- Rainfall
- 498 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 406 mm · ~51 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 196 mm · ~24 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 256 mm · ~32 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Fisher
- Member of Parliament
- Andrew WALLACE (Liberal National Party of Queensland)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 139,064
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 56.0%Labor 44.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 8.6 km away).
Coalition 52.2%Labor 47.8%
3.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mooloolaba (Fisher)Labor 45.3% · Coalition 54.7% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Maroochydore East (Fisher)Labor 52.9% · Coalition 47.1% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- BuddinaLabor 41.9% · Coalition 58.1% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
- Sippy Downs West (Fisher)Labor 54.0% · Coalition 46.0% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
- Sippy Downs EastLabor 54.5% · Coalition 45.5% TPP (2025)7.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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