Burdekin Shire Council
Alva
Alva at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$205,920
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
214
Median age 56
About
Welcome to Alva.
Alva is a suburb in Queensland.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$286,000
Sales data pending
$205,920
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
214
Median age: 56
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.18%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.31%
Based on $205,920 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 202683%
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
214
Median age
56
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
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 Burdekin Shire 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 Burdekin Shire 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Alva.
Local schools for Alva
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kalamia State School
East Ayr State School
Ayr State High 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 Alva.
- What is the median house price in Alva?
- The median house price in Alva, QLD 4807 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Alva postcode?
- Alva is in the 4807 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Alva?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Alva?
- There are 8 schools serving Alva on this page, including Kalamia State School, East Ayr State School, Burdekin Catholic High School.
- How walkable is Alva?
- Alva has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Alva?
- Alva is close to Airdmillan, Ayr, Kalamia, Parkside, Colevale.
- What is the population of Alva?
- Alva has approximately 214 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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