Charters Towers Regional Council
Alice River
Alice River at a glance
Median house
$440,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,685
Median age 38
About
Welcome to Alice River.
Alice River is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$440,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
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
$440,000
Sales data pending
$240,480
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
2,685
Median age: 38
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.90%
Based on $440,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20268.97%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202691%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,685
Median age
38
Family households
91%
Lone person
8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
1,563
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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Alice River.
Local schools for Alice River
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Alice River?
- The median house price in Alice River, QLD 4817 is $440,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Alice River postcode?
- Alice River is in the 4817 postcode, in QLD, 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?
- Alice River has approximately 2,685 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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