Moving to Alexandra Headland QLD 4572
What the official numbers say about living in Alexandra Headland — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $410 a week, against a median household income of $1,682 a week.
About 61% of homes are owner-occupied and 38% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Alexandra Headland grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,717 → 4,235 people).
Around 59% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Portuguese, Punjabi, Nepali.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Alexandra Headland sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (74% of workers), while 20% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Maroochydore Station, 2.2 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Sunshine Coast Airport, 8.2 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 89 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 58 cafes & restaurants · 10 supermarkets · 84 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Alexandra Headland profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Mooloolaba State School 1.4 km · Mountain Creek State High School 2.1 km · Mountain Creek State School 2.4 km · Immanuel Lutheran College 2.5 km · Maroochydore State School 2.9 km · Maroochydore State High School 3.6 km · Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 3.9 km · Buddina State School 4.4 km
Groceries: Seasons IGA 1.4 km · IGA Local Grocer 1.5 km · Coles 1.5 km · Foodworks 1.7 km · Coles 2.2 km · Hanaro Mart 2.3 km · Woolworths 2.3 km · The Source Bulk Foods 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Wilkes Family Park 300 m · Alex Forest Conservation Area 400 m · Nelson Park 400 m · Trotter Park 450 m · Cooloolathin Park 500 m · Buhk Family Park 550 m · Woonum Road Bio Retention Basin 800 m · Nowingi Park 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Alexandra Headland, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Welcome Swallow · Australian White Ibis · Torresian Crow · Australian Brush-turkey.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Alexandra Headland, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Headland here | 4,235 | — | 8/10 | 15% |
| Mooloolaba | 8,202 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| Maroochydore | 20,629 | — | 6/10 | 13% |
| Minyama | 2,726 | — | 8/10 | 5% |
| Mountain Creek | 11,950 | — | 7/10 | 27% |
| Buddina | 4,236 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Buderim | 31,430 | — | 8/10 | 43% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sunshine Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fisher — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4572 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Alexandra Headland profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $410 a week, and about 38% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,717 people to 4,235. It sits about 89 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Sunshine Coast council, and the federal seat is Fisher.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Alexandra Headland vs Mooloolaba · Alexandra Headland vs Minyama.
Nearby guides: Mooloolaba · Maroochydore · Minyama · Mountain Creek · Buddina · Buderim.
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