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Alexandra Hills vs Thornlands

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 4.5 km apart, on the same open data. Alexandra Hills scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Alexandra HillsThornlands
Active7566
Safety7076
Wealth3367
Value3341
Parks3841
Cafés2943
Transit5421
Green space6242
Active & healthy5257
Schools nearby (OSM)6750
Median rent$400/wk $470/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,020,000$1,212,500
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026256332
Population16,47219,263
Full profile Alexandra Hills in full Thornlands in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Alexandra Hills safer than Thornlands?

Thornlands scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Alexandra Hills or Thornlands?

Alexandra Hills has the lower median house price of the two ($1,020,000 vs $1,212,500).

Should I live in Alexandra Hills or Thornlands?

Alexandra Hills scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Alexandra Hills or Thornlands.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →