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	16,472 (2021 census)
• Density	1,202/km2 (3,110/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 area, also called a locality, in the City of Redland, Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 16,472 people lived there.

Where is Alexandra Hills?

Alexandra Hills is located between two bigger areas in Redlands: Cleveland to the east and Capalaba to the west. It's special because it's the only area in Redland City that isn't right on the coast. It's like an island of land surrounded by other suburbs.

Finucane Crossing is a spot near the western edge of Alexandra Hills. It's where Finucane Road crosses Hilliards Creek into nearby Ormiston and Cleveland.

A Look Back: History of Alexandra Hills

Alexandra Hills has grown quite a bit over the years, especially with new schools opening up.

• 1975: Alexandra Hills State School opened its doors on January 28.
• 1980: St Anthony's Catholic Primary School welcomed its first 157 students on January 1.
• 1985: Vienna Woods State School began teaching students on January 29.
• 1987: Alexandra Hills State High School opened on January 27, offering education for older students.
• 1991: Hilliard State School opened on January 29. Also, the Anglican Church of the Resurrection was built this year.
• 2017: The Sycamore School opened. It provides special education for children with autism.

Who Lives in Alexandra Hills?

Let's look at the people who call Alexandra Hills home.

• In 2011, there were 16,728 people living here. Slightly more than half were female (50.7%) and 49.3% were male.
• The average age was 35 years old, which is a bit younger than the average for all of Australia (37 years).
• Most people (77%) were born in Australia. Other countries where people came from included New Zealand (5.8%), England (4.3%), and South Africa (0.9%).
• About 91.3% of people spoke only English at home. Some other languages spoken included German, Polish, and Filipino.
• In 2016, the population was 16,254 people.
• By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 16,472 people.

Learning in Alexandra Hills: Schools and Education

Alexandra Hills has many schools for different age groups, from primary to high school, and even a special school.

Primary Schools

• Alexandra Hills State School: This is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located at 12 Princeton Avenue. In 2018, it had 199 students and also offers a special education program.
• Vienna Woods State School: Also a government primary school (Prep-6), it's found at 12 Heffernan Road. In 2018, 253 students attended this school, which also has a special education program.
• Hilliard State School: This government primary school (Prep-6) is at the corner of Alexandra Circuit and Hanover Drive. In 2018, it was a larger school with 733 students and a special education program.
• St Anthony's School: This is a Catholic primary school (Prep-6) located on St Anthony's Drive. In 2018, it had 477 students.
• The Sycamore School: This is a private primary school (Prep-6) specifically for boys and girls with autism. It's located on the Alexandra Hills TAFE Campus at 29 Windemere Road. In 2018, it had 62 students.

High School

• Alexandra Hills State High School: This is a government high school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. It's on Windemere Road. In 2018, it had 1,457 students and offers a special education program. It's also home to the 136 Army Cadet Unit. This school used to be the biggest in Redland City until 2011.

Further Education

• Alexandra Hills TAFE Campus: If you want to learn practical skills after high school, this campus of the Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE is located on Windermere Street, right next to Alexandra Hills State High School.

What to Do in Alexandra Hills: Amenities and Fun

Alexandra Hills has places for learning, community, and entertainment.

• Mobile Library: The Redland City Council has a mobile library service that visits the Bluebell Street Shops. You can borrow books and more!
• Anglican Church of the Resurrection: This church is located at 48 Newhaven Street, at the corner of Windermere Street.
• The Alexandra Hills Hotel: Often called 'The Alex', this popular hotel is on the edge of Alexandra Hills, close to Wellington Point and Cleveland. It's a well-known local spot.

Parks and Outdoor Fun

Alexandra Hills has several parks and green spaces where you can relax and play.

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 one of the most developed parks in the area. It has a climbing wall, a flying fox, a skate/bike bowl, and a basketball court. There's also a special area where dogs can run off-leash. The park stretches from Windemere Road to Cumberland Drive.

The George Street and Hanover Drive Parks also have areas where dogs can play off-leash. There's also a trial area for dogs in Valantine Park.

Sporting Clubs

If you love sports, Alexandra Hills has some great local clubs:

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