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Life in Alexandra Headland revolves around its gently curving beach and the headland reserve, which give ocean views and coastal walks right on the doorstep. A strong surf culture centres on the local surf lifesaving club, the esplanade has cafes and small shops, and pocket parks make the foreshore easy to enjoy. Streets near the beach mix older weatherboard cottages and low-rise apartments, while inland areas feel quieter and residential.

The suburb is home to 4,235 people with a median age of 47 and attracts surfers, young professionals, families and retirees who are after a relaxed beachside lifestyle. The community is weighted towards couple households, many without children, and about three in five dwellings are owner-occupied while around two in five are rented. A major foreshore upgrade is under way to widen the coastal path and add boardwalks, viewing areas and accessible links, and surf lifesaving infrastructure is being supported, so everyday beachside amenities are a clear focus of local investment.

On the figures for Alexandra Headland, both buying and renting sit well above what a typical local household earned at the last Census. A median house price of $2,150,000 is about 24.6 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, and the median unit price of $915,000 is about 10.5 times that annual income. Renting a house at $980 a week would take roughly 58.3% of a typical local weekly household income at the last Census, while renting a unit at $700 a week would take about 41.6%. If you plan to rent rather than buy, the rent share is the most relevant measure; if you are considering buying, the price multiples show how far prices sit above local incomes.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Units were the strongest performer in Alexandra Headland over the past year. Median unit values rose 11.0% and unit rents climbed 12.9%, each a strong increase.

Houses also saw gains: median house values increased 7.8% and house rents rose 9.5%, both solid increases. In both sectors rents grew faster than prices this year, and units outperformed houses on both value and rent growth. Which of those outcomes matters depends on whether you are focused on capital growth or rental income and on your own circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.