Burdekin Shire Council
Rite Island
Rite Island at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.8k
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Rite Island.
Rite Island is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
10,785
Median age: 44
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20214.18%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20214.95%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
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
10,785
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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 Rite Island.
Local schools for Rite Island
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Jarvisfield State School
Home Hill State High School
Home Hill 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 Rite Island.
- What is the median house price in Rite Island?
- The median house price in Rite Island, QLD 4807 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Rite Island postcode?
- Rite Island is in the 4807 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rite Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Rite Island?
- There are 16 schools serving Rite Island on this page, including Jarvisfield State School, Home Hill State High School, Home Hill State School.
- How walkable is Rite Island?
- Rite Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rite Island?
- Rite Island is close to Rita Island, Jarvisfield, Carstairs, Groper Creek Reserve, Groper Creek.
- What is the population of Rite Island?
- Rite Island has approximately 10,785 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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