River Ranch at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
269
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about River Ranch.
The postcode for River Ranch is 4680 (QLD).
River Ranch (4680) sits in the Gladstone - Biloela region of Queensland.
River Ranch has roughly 269 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
River Ranch 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put River Ranch's population at 269, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
269
Median age
44
Family households
80%
Lone person
15%
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)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
269
Median age: 44
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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 River Ranch.
Local schools for River Ranch
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Government School Catchment
Calliope State School
Calliope State High School
Non-Government Schools
Faith Baptist Christian School
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Frequently asked
About River Ranch.
- What is the River Ranch postcode?
- River Ranch is in the 4680 postcode, in QLD, in the Gladstone - Biloela region.
- Where is River Ranch?
- River Ranch is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4680, in the Gladstone - Biloela region.
- What is the average rent in River Ranch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in River Ranch?
- There are 3 schools serving River Ranch on this page, including Calliope State School, Calliope State High School, Faith Baptist Christian School.
- How walkable is River Ranch?
- River Ranch has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near River Ranch?
- River Ranch is close to Burua, Calliope, Wooderson, Beecher, West Stowe.
- What is the population of River Ranch?
- The population of River Ranch is approximately 269 (2021 Census). 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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