Alexandra Hills, Queensland

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Alexandra Hills
Redland City Council, Queensland
Population: 16,985 (2006 census)
Postcode: 4161
Location: 22 km (14 mi) from Brisbane GPO
LGA: Redland City Council
Federal Division: Division of Bowman
Suburbs around Alexandra Hills:
Birkdale Wellington Point Ormiston
Capalaba Alexandra Hills Cleveland
Capalaba Thornlands Thornlands


Alexandra Hills is a suburb of 16,985 (2006 Census) people located in Redland City, south east of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Alexandra Hills sits between two major areas of the Redlands, Cleveland to the east and Capalaba to the west.

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[edit] Key locations

Many community organisations are based in Alexandra Hills;

[edit] Education

[edit] Alexandra Hills State High School

Alexandra Hills State High School is by far the largest high school in the Redlands. It is located on Windemere Road and is adjacent to the TAFE. Two past students, John Patterson and Alana Skyring are members in the popular alternative three-piece band The Grates.

The school is also the home of 136 Army Cadet Unit - City of Redlands

Brad Gustafson, a producer for Seven Network's Border Security: Australia's Front Line, is another local celebrity to have emerged from the school.

[edit] Commercial

  • Valentine Shop
  • The Red Shop
  • Alexandra Hills Shopping Center
  • Hungry Jack's
  • Batteries Plus
  • Red Rooster

[edit] Sporting Clubs

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

[edit] Parks, bushland and recreation

  • Windemere Road Park
  • Coolwinpin Creek
  • Valentine Park
  • Community Center
  • Keith Surridge Oval
  • Hanover Drive 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.

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