Alexandra Hills, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alexandra Hills Redland City, Queensland
Alexandra Hills hotel, 2013
Alexandra Hills Location in Queensland
Population	16,254 (2016 census)
• Density	1,186/km2 (3,070/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4161
Area	13.7 km2 (5.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.2 km (4 mi) W of Cleveland 23.4 km (15 mi) ESE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Redland City
State electorate(s)	Capalaba Redlands
Federal Division(s)	Bowman
Suburbs around Alexandra Hills: Birkdale Wellington Point Ormiston Capalaba Alexandra Hills Cleveland Capalaba Sheldon Thornlands

Alexandra Hills is a residential locality in the City of Redland, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Alexandra Hills had a population of 16,254 people.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Alexandra Hills recorded a population of 16,728 people, 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The median age of the Alexandra Hills population was 35 years, 2 years below the national median of 37. 77% of people living in Alexandra Hills were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 5.8%, England 4.3%, South Africa 0.9%, Philippines 0.8%, Scotland 0.7%. 91.3% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.4% German, 0.3% Polish, 0.3% Filipino, 0.3% Italian, 0.3% Spanish.

Key locations

Alexandra Hills itself is notable as the only enclaved suburb of the largely coastal Redland City, within which many community organisations are based;

Education

• Alexandra Hills State High School
• Alexandra Hills State School
• Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE
• Hilliard State School
• Vienna Woods State School
• St. Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Alexandra Hills State High School

Alexandra Hills State High School is located on Windemere Road and is adjacent to the TAFE. The school is the home of 136 Army Cadet Unit - City of Redlands. Until 2010, it was the largest school in the City of Redland but rapid growth of enrolments at Cleveland District State High School have put Alexandra Hills into 2nd place since 2011.

Notable alumni

• Two members of The Grates, an ACRA-nominated Indie band, were students;
• Brad Gustafson, a producer for Seven Network's Border Security: Australia's Front Line.

Graeme Duckham, international and local award-winning television producer. Among his many credits is the multi Logie winning television series Better Homes and Gardens. Graeme was the originating producer of BH&G., a world first in Masthead television.

Commercial

• Valantine Shop
• The Red Shop
• Alexandra Hills Shopping Centre
• IGA X-Press
• Brisbane Stone Render
• Quick Fit Gym and Tyre fitting
• Hungry Jack's
• Red Rooster
• Aldi
• The Hills Montessori Long Day Care Centre

Sporting Clubs

• Alexandra Hills Bombers Australian Rules Football Club
• Alexandra Hills Cricket Club
• Meteors Netball Club

Parks, bushland and recreation

Squirrel Glider Conservation Area, 2013

• Windemere Road Park
• Coolwinpin Creek
• Valantine Park
• Community Centre
• Keith Surridge Oval
• Hanover Drive Park
• George Street Park

Windemere Road Park is the most developed park in Alexandra Hills. The most recent addition has been a climbing wall. It also hosts a flying fox, skate/bike bowl, basketball court and an off the leash area for dogs. The park itself stretches from Windemere Road to Cumberland Drive.

The George Street and Hanover Drive Parks also have dog offleash areas and there is a trial area in Valantine Park.

Alex Hills Hotel

Alexandra Hills is also home to the popular McGuire's owned venue 'The Alexandra Hills Hotel' or colloquially known as 'The Alex'. The hotel is situated on the outer edges of Alexandra Hills almost bordering nearby suburbs Wellington Point and Cleveland. The hotel is also home to the 'Squeeze Club', a weekend nightclub commonly referred to as 'The Pit'. It is located on the top level of the Hotel.

Sporting Clubs

• Alexandra Hills Bombers Australian Rules Football Club
• Alexandra Hills Cricket Club
• Meteors Netball Club

Education

Alexandra Hills State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 12 Princeton Avenue (27°31′05″S 153°13′16″E / 27.5181°S 153.2212°E / -27.5181; 153.2212 (Alexandra Hills State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 199 students with 24 teachers (15 full-time equivalent) and 31 non-teaching staff (22 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

Vienna Woods State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 12 Heffernan Road (27°31′40″S 153°13′48″E / 27.5279°S 153.2300°E / -27.5279; 153.2300 (Vienna Woods State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 253 students with 25 teachers (19 full-time equivalent) and 17 non-teaching staff (11 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

Hilliard State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Cnr Alexandra Circuit & Hanover Drive (27°32′32″S 153°13′48″E / 27.5422°S 153.2300°E / -27.5422; 153.2300 (Hilliard State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 733 students with 55 teachers (47 full-time equivalent) and 30 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

St Anthony's School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at St Anthony's Drive (27°31′14″S 153°12′59″E / 27.5206°S 153.2165°E / -27.5206; 153.2165 (St Anthony's School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 477 students with 35 teachers (32 full-time equivalent) and 27 non-teaching staff (14 full-time equivalent).

The Sycamore School is a private primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls with autism on the Alexandra Hills TAFE Campus at 29 Windemere Road (27°31′31″S 153°12′37″E / 27.5254°S 153.2104°E / -27.5254; 153.2104 (The Sycamore School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 62 students with 11 teachers (10 full-time equivalent) and 18 non-teaching staff (15 full-time equivalent).

Alexandra Hills State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at Windemere Road (27°31′25″S 153°12′55″E / 27.5237°S 153.2154°E / -27.5237; 153.2154 (Alexandra Hills State High School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1457 students with 123 teachers (116 full-time equivalent) and 60 non-teaching staff (44 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. The school is the home of 136 Army Cadet Unit - City of Redlands. Until 2010, it was the largest school in the City of Redland but rapid growth of enrolments at Cleveland District State High School have put Alexandra Hills into 2nd place since 2011.

The Alexandra Hills Campus of the Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE is in Windermere Street (27°31′31″S 153°12′44″E / 27.5252°S 153.2122°E / -27.5252; 153.2122 (Alexandra Hills TAFE campus)) and is adjacent to Alexandra Hills State High School.