Alice River at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,685
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Alice River.
The postcode for Alice River is 4817 (QLD).
Alice River (4817) sits in the Charters Towers region of Queensland.
Alice River has roughly 2,685 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Alice River scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alice River's population at 2,685, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 8% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,685
Median age
38
Family households
91%
Lone person
8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
2,685
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Charters Towers Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,803
total offences in 2026 across the Charters Towers Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Alice River.
Local schools for Alice River
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Government School Catchment
Northern Beaches State High School
Thuringowa State High School
Bohlevale State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Alice River.
- What is the Alice River postcode?
- Alice River is in the 4817 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers Regional Council region.
- Where is Alice River?
- Alice River is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4817, in the Charters Towers Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Alice River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $415.
- What schools are in Alice River?
- There are 20 schools serving Alice River on this page, including St Benedict's Catholic School, Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, Carinity Education - Shalom.
- How walkable is Alice River?
- Alice River has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Alice River?
- Alice River is close to Stableford, Rupertswood, Rangewood, Lynam, Gumlow.
- What is the population of Alice River?
- The population of Alice River is approximately 2,685 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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