Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council

Red River

QLD4892

Red River at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

5,329

Median age 30

The brief

What to know about Red River.

Red River (4892) sits in the Napranum region of Queensland.

Red River has roughly 5,329 residents, with a young-family 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.

Red 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 Red River's population at 5,329, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic.

Population

5,329

Median age

30

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)

$120/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$102/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5,329

Median age: 30

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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 Napranum 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.

256

total offences in 2026 across the Napranum Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences60 (23.4%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order40 (15.6%)
Offences Against the Person35 (13.7%)
Assault32 (12.5%)
Common Assault'14 (5.5%)

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 Red River.

Frequently asked

About Red River.

What is the Red River postcode?
Red River is in the 4892 postcode, in QLD, in the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Red River?
The median weekly rent for houses is $120, for units it's $102.
How walkable is Red River?
Red River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Red River?
Red River is close to Ravensworth, Gununa, Abingdon Downs, Iron Range, Gilberton.
What is the population of Red River?
Red River has approximately 5,329 residents. The median age is 30.

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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