Croydon
Ross River
Ross River at a glance
Median house
$343,000
Median unit
$246,960
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9,284
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Ross River.
Ross River is a suburb in Queensland.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$343,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $246,960.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$343,000
$246,960
9,284
Median age: 44
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20212.27%
Based on $343,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20212.70%
Based on $246,960 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 · May 2026–
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
9,284
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 Croydon 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.
17
total offences in 2026 across the Croydon 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 Ross River.
Local schools for Ross River
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Woodstock State School
Kelso State School
Rasmussen 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 Ross River.
- What is the median house price in Ross River?
- The median house price in Ross River, QLD 4816 is $343,000. The median unit price is $246,960. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Ross River postcode?
- Ross River is in the 4816 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
- What is the average rent in Ross River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in Ross River?
- There are 20 schools serving Ross River on this page, including Woodstock State School, Kelso State School, Rasmussen State School.
- How walkable is Ross River?
- Ross River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ross River?
- Ross River is close to Barringha, Toonpan, Oak Valley, Brookhill, Woodstock.
- What is the population of Ross River?
- Ross River has approximately 9,284 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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