Edward River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 19
The brief
What to know about Edward River.
The postcode for Edward River is 4871 (QLD).
Edward River (4871) sits in the Carpentaria region of Queensland.
Edward River has roughly 3 residents, with a young, transient demographic. 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.
Edward 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Edward River's population at 3, with a median age of 19. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
3
Median age
19
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$145/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3
Median age: 19
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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 Carpentaria 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.
1,289
total offences in 2026 across the Carpentaria 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.
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Education
Schools in Edward River.
Frequently asked
About Edward River.
- What is the Edward River postcode?
- Edward River is in the 4871 postcode, in QLD, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- Where is Edward River?
- Edward River is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4871, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Edward River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $145.
- How walkable is Edward River?
- Edward River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Edward River?
- Edward River is close to Edward River, Holroyd River.
- What is the population of Edward River?
- The population of Edward River is approximately 3 (2021 Census). The median age is 19.
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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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