Down River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,771
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Down River.
The postcode for Down River is 4806 (QLD).
Down River (4806) sits in the Burdekin region of Queensland.
Down River has roughly 3,771 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Down River scores 0/100 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Down River's population at 3,771, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
3,771
Median age
49
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,771
Median age: 49
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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 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.
2,411
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
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Education
Schools in Down River.
Local schools for Down River
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Government School Catchment
Millaroo State School
Clare State School
Osborne 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 Down River.
- What is the Down River postcode?
- Down River is in the 4806 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- Where is Down River?
- Down River is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4806, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Down River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Down River?
- There are 15 schools serving Down River on this page, including Millaroo State School, Clare State School, Osborne State School.
- How walkable is Down River?
- Down River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Down River?
- Down River is close to Rangemore, Millaroo, Swans Lagoon, Kirknie, Fredericksfield.
- What is the population of Down River?
- The population of Down River is approximately 3,771 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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