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Alexandra Hills, QLD Family Guide

QLD 4161 · Redland City Council

Discover Alexandra Hills with your family: kids' activities, parks, schools and everyday family life.

Explore kids’ activitiesDirectory data rebuilt 29 Oct 2026
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Queensland regional photograph · Chris Olszewski / CC BY-SA 4.0

How Alexandra Hills rates for families

How we rate suburbs →

Each factor is scored 0–5 against a fixed standard (not against other suburbs), and the overall is their average. Here is what we measured and why each scored what it did.

Overall rating
2.6
Fair
2.6 out of 5

Average of the 6 factors scored so far.

  • Kids' activities3.3/5

    6 kinds within 3 km

    12 kinds or more scores 5 · 5 kinds scores 3 · none scores 0

  • School access2.2/5

    28.7% of homes within an 800 m walk of a government primary school

    70% of homes or more scores 5 · 40% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Public transport0.7/5

    14.1% of homes near a frequent stop or station

    95% of homes or more scores 5 · 60% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Parks & play2.0/5

    47.1% of homes within a 400 m walk of a park

    95% of homes or more scores 5 · 70% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • GP access2.6/5

    35.3% of homes within 1 km of a GP

    75% of homes or more scores 5 · 40% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Hot days5.0/5

    1 day a year at 35°C or hotter

    5 days or less scores 5 · 15 days scores 3 · 40 days or more scores 0

  • Not rated yet:
  • Commute to the city (not measured yet)
  • Everyday shopping (not measured yet)
  • Flood (not rated anywhere yet)
  • Bushfire (not measured in QLD yet)

Also known, not scored: Home internet — 100% of homes on fixed-line NBN (true of almost every city suburb, so it does not tell suburbs apart).

Data sources (9)

Rated 28 October 2026 (method 0.4-draft).

Schools10within 3 kmActivities35within 5 kmUpcoming events0shown within 5 kmHomes0for sale within 5 km

Find something they love

Martial arts13 within 5 kmSoccer6 within 5 kmFootball (AFL)4 within 5 kmSwimming4 within 5 kmGymnastics & cheer3 within 5 km
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Tennis3 within 5 kmArts & dance3 within 5 kmTutoring & STEM3 within 5 kmKids' activities & play2 within 5 km
Category photo credits

Photos: AroundSchools · AI-generated illustration AI-generated illustrations

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Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.

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Sports & local clubs around Alexandra Hills

AIAroundSchools lists 13 martial arts providers within 5 km of Alexandra Hills, including Peter de Been Jiu Jitsu - Bayside in Birkdale.

Martial arts around Alexandra Hills

13 listed within 5 km of Alexandra Hills · 2 in Alexandra Hills

Kodomon Karate-do

Alexandra Hills

Karate

In Alexandra Hills

GKR Karate

Alexandra Hills

Karate

In Alexandra Hills

Eum Yang Taekwondo Jidokwan

Capalaba

Taekwondo

3.1 km from central Alexandra Hills

All martial arts in Alexandra Hills (2) →
See all 13 within 5 km

Soccer around Alexandra Hills

6 listed within 5 km of Alexandra Hills · 1 in Alexandra Hills

Alexandra Hills Australian Football Club

Alexandra Hills

AFLSoccerAuskick

In Alexandra Hills

Capalaba Football Club

Capalaba

Soccer

2.4 km from central Alexandra Hills

Twistarz Gymnastics Academy PTY LTD

Capalaba

GymnasticsCircusFirst Aid

2.9 km from central Alexandra Hills

All soccer in Alexandra Hills (1) →
See all 6 within 5 km

Football (AFL) around Alexandra Hills

4 listed within 5 km of Alexandra Hills · 2 in Alexandra Hills

Alex Hills JAFC Auskick Centre

Alexandra Hills

AFLAuskick

In Alexandra Hills

Auskick Centre - Mary Mackillop Primary School

Birkdale

AFLAuskick

2.8 km from central Alexandra Hills

Redlands Touch Association

Cleveland

AthleteAdventure & CampingSoccer
Ages 5–18*

4.6 km from central Alexandra Hills

All football (afl) in Alexandra Hills (2) →
See all 4 within 5 km

Swimming around Alexandra Hills

4 listed within 5 km of Alexandra Hills

Redlands Bayside Masters Swimming

Cleveland

Swimming

3.3 km from central Alexandra Hills

Shapland Swim Schools

Capalaba

Swimming

3.6 km from central Alexandra Hills

The Plantation

Gumdale

Swimming

4.9 km from central Alexandra Hills

Not finding it in Alexandra Hills? Listed in Capalaba (2 · 2.9 km), Cleveland (1 · 4.6 km), Chandler (2 · 6.1 km)

See all 4 within 5 km

More sports

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More things to do around Alexandra Hills

Arts & dance around Alexandra Hills

3 listed within 5 km of Alexandra Hills

Redland Performing Arts Centre

Cleveland

Art Centre

4.3 km from central Alexandra Hills

ROCKIT Productions

Cleveland

Dancing SchoolDramaSinging

4.6 km from central Alexandra Hills

Not finding it in Alexandra Hills? Listed in Capalaba (1 · 2.9 km), Cleveland (2 · 4.6 km)

See all 3 within 5 km

Tutoring & STEM around Alexandra Hills

3 listed within 5 km of Alexandra Hills

Kip McGrath - Capalaba

Capalaba

MathsEnglish

3 km from central Alexandra Hills

ALL KIDS CAN EDUCATION

Wellington Point

TutoringEnglishMaths

4.3 km from central Alexandra Hills

Not finding it in Alexandra Hills? Listed in Capalaba (1 · 2.9 km), Wellington Point (1 · 4.3 km), Cleveland (1 · 4.6 km)

See all 3 within 5 km

Schools within 3 km of Alexandra Hills

AIInside Alexandra Hills, the schools section lists state primaries, a parish primary and Alexandra Hills State High School, with a Birkdale school after them.

Explore school profiles, admissions and nearby activities.

10 schools within 3 km of the Alexandra Hills centre, 6 with a Alexandra Hills address. See all schools with a Alexandra Hills address

All schools with a Alexandra Hills address

Check official school-zone boundaries on each school profile; proximity is not eligibility. Check a specific address

Parks, playgrounds & community places

AIInside the suburb, Keith Surridge Park is listed as a sports ground, alongside playground reserves in Alexandra Hills and Birkdale.

Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.

Playgrounds (verified features) (3)

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Sports grounds (4)

Show 2 more Sports grounds

  • Austek Play

    Capalaba · 1.9 km

    Sports courts / fields

  • Brock Park

    Wellington Point · 2.3 km

    Sports courts / fields

Parks (4 of 11)

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What's coming up

One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.

No upcoming events are listed near this suburb right now. Explore nearby guides or check back for new events.

Activities by age around Alexandra Hills

Ages as the provider or event states them. * Ages read from the provider's own website and re-checked every four months — not yet confirmed by them here.

At a glance

This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Alexandra Hills: 35 kids' activities within 5 km, 6 schools in Alexandra Hills, and parks and playgrounds.

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Your council & community

Alexandra Hills within Redland City Council

4 of the council area’s 47 activity providers · 3rd of 11 suburbs by number of providers

Redland City Council guideSchools in Alexandra Hills

Libraries & community placesParks & playgroundsPools & recreationLocal events

Council-wide information and places near this suburb have different geographic scopes.

Homes with family context

Homes in and around Alexandra Hills

A summary. Each home’s page shows the schools and activities around it.

Recently sold within 5 km of Alexandra Hills

Homes that have sold nearby. We don’t show sale prices.

148 Finucane Road (1/1)
Sold
House
148 Finucane Road400m

Alexandra Hills, QLD 4161

7
3
2
9 Newhaven Street (1/1)
Sold
House
9 Newhaven Street400m

Alexandra Hills, QLD 4161

3
2
4
21 Royal Street (1/1)
Sold
House
21 Royal Street400m

Alexandra Hills, QLD 4161

3
1
3
7 Carica Street (1/1)
Sold
House
7 Carica Street700m

Alexandra Hills, QLD 4161

3
1
4
35 Somerset Street (1/1)
Sold
House
35 Somerset Street900m

Alexandra Hills, QLD 4161

3
2
2
32 Hamersley Circuit (1/1)
Sold
House
32 Hamersley Circuit1.2km

Alexandra Hills, QLD 4161

4
1
6

Nearby suburbs

Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.

Capalaba

10 activity providers · 2.9 km

Birkdale

3 activity providers · 3.4 km

Compare activities, schools & parks
  • Alexandra Hills

    Martial arts 2, Football (AFL) 2, Soccer 1

    6 schools · 10 parks

  • Capalaba2.9 km · same council

    Martial arts 4, Soccer 3, Swimming 2, Arts & dance 1 +5

    3 schools · 6 parks

  • Birkdale3.4 km · same council

    Martial arts 2, Football (AFL) 1

    3 schools · 3 parks

  • Wellington Point4.3 km · same council

    Martial arts 2, Tutoring & STEM 1

    3 schools · 9 parks

  • Cleveland4.6 km · same council

    Martial arts 4, Arts & dance 2, Gymnastics & cheer 2, Soccer 2 +7

    4 schools · 12 parks

  • Thornlands6 km · same council

    Martial arts 2, Kids' activities & play 1, Netball 1, Other sports 1

    5 schools · 4 parks

Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.

Explore nearby family guides

Capalaba family guide · 2.9 kmBirkdale family guide · 3.4 kmWellington Point family guide · 4.3 kmCleveland family guide · 4.6 kmThornlands family guide · 6 kmChandler family guide · 6.1 kmLota family guide · 6.7 kmManly West family guide · 7.5 kmGumdale family guide · 7.5 km

This introduction and the sentences marked AI on this page were written with AI from the AroundSchools listings shown here (refreshed 28 Oct 2026) — what we've listed, not everywhere nearby, and it may be outdated. General information, not advice.

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AFL and karate both begin inside Alexandra Hills: AroundSchools lists Alex Hills JAFC Auskick Centre, Alexandra Hills Australian Football Club and GKR Karate in the suburb.

The schools section is local too, listing primary schools and a state high school inside Alexandra Hills. The parks section lists sports grounds and a conservation area inside the suburb.

Swimming, gymnastics and the arts are listed in the suburbs around it, chiefly Capalaba and Cleveland.

AIFor gymnastics and swimming, the Capalaba guide and Cleveland guide are next, and the Redland City Council page shows the council area.

Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 28 Oct 2026.

Kids activities across Redland City Council

47 kids activities listed
on AroundSchools, in Redland City Council
Sports41Academic4Creative Arts4Entertainment3Music2Health1

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All kids' activities listed in Alexandra Hills

Grouped by kind; only listings whose address is in Alexandra Hills.

* Ages read from the provider's own website and re-checked every four months — not yet confirmed by them here.