Alexandra Hills vs Sheldon
The verdict
Alexandra Hills rates higher for liveability (93 vs 41). Sheldon rates higher for education (59 vs 51). Alexandra Hills is closer to the coast (3.7 km vs 8.3 km).
Scores
Alexandra HillsSheldon
| Alexandra Hills | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 42 |
| Transport | 55 | 27 |
| Education | 51 | 59 |
| Liveability | 93 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alexandra Hills | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,472 | 1,762 |
| Median age | 38 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,829 | $2,558 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 36.9% |
| Born in Australia | 77.1% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.1 |
Growth: Alexandra Hills — · Sheldon —
Property
| Alexandra Hills | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Alexandra Hills | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 328 | 341 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 170 | 170 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,239 | 4,239 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alexandra Hills | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 1,123 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alexandra Hills · Sheldon
Transport
| Alexandra Hills | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 112 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 9.3 km |
Liveability
| Alexandra Hills | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 28 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 105 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.7 km | 8.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.3 km | 21.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Alexandra Hills | Sheldon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,472 | 1,762 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,954 | 1,821 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alexandra Hills or Sheldon?
Alexandra Hills and Sheldon have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Alexandra Hills or Sheldon?
Sheldon has a higher average school ICSEA (Alexandra Hills 1009 vs Sheldon 1123; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alexandra Hills or Sheldon?
Alexandra Hills has the higher transport score (Alexandra Hills 55/100 vs Sheldon 27/100).
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