Average rent in Alexandra Hills, QLD2026

Alexandra Hills is part of the Redland council area and sits 21km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 16,574 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 22% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
16,574

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Brisbane
21 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
93%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
20%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Redland

Renting in Alexandra Hills

Alexandra Hills is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $400/week, around 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 76% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (93%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 21km from Brisbane, with a population of around 16,574 and a median age of 38. The biggest occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Alexandra Hills?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Alexandra Hills, QLD was $400. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Alexandra Hills rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Alexandra Hills came in at $400 — 11% above. Alexandra Hills sits 21km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 93% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Alexandra Hills have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Alexandra Hills's $400/week (ABS 2021) include Glass House Mountains, Sherwood, Alderley. Scarborough - Newport, Coolangatta, Oxley (Qld) sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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