River Heads at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,044
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about River Heads.
The postcode for River Heads is 4655 (QLD).
River Heads (4655) sits in the Maryborough region of Queensland.
River Heads has roughly 2,044 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
River Heads 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put River Heads's population at 2,044, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,044
Median age
54
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
2,044
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in River Heads.
Local schools for River Heads
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Government School Catchment
Sandy Strait State School
Urangan State High School
Urangan Point State School
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Frequently asked
About River Heads.
- What is the River Heads postcode?
- River Heads is in the 4655 postcode, in QLD, in the Maryborough region.
- Where is River Heads?
- River Heads is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4655, in the Maryborough region.
- What is the average rent in River Heads?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in River Heads?
- There are 15 schools serving River Heads on this page, including Fraser Coast Anglican College, Star of the Sea Catholic School, Sandy Strait State School.
- How walkable is River Heads?
- River Heads has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near River Heads?
- River Heads is close to Kingfisher Bay Resort, Booral, Bunya Creek, Wondunna, Tandora.
- What is the population of River Heads?
- The population of River Heads is approximately 2,044 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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