Carpentaria Shire Council

Edward River

QLD4871

Edward River at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

3

Median age 19

The brief

What to know about Edward River.

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

3

Median age: 19

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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.

819

total offences in 2026 across the Carpentaria Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences137 (16.7%)
Offences Against the Person115 (14.0%)
Assault90 (11.0%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order76 (9.3%)
Offences Against Property55 (6.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

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.
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?
Edward River has approximately 3 residents. The median age is 19.

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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