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Alice River, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Alice River is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,367. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,367 Population 8/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
40.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$33,665 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$33,665 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$233,800 home value, $1,169/mo rent

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About Alice River

Alice River is an outer south-western suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It was previously known as Rupertswood. In the 2021 census, Alice River had a population of 2,685 people.

People

Population2,367
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,665
Per Capita$33,665
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$233,800
Rent$1,169
Ownership92.8%
Housing Units947

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population2,367
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates-19.3344°, 146.6139°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.7 inches (1,035 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,665
Median Age38.0 years

About Alice River

Alice River is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,367. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Alice River has a population of 2,367 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,367
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
300.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alice River vs Australia Average

The median household income in Alice River is $33,665, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,665 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $647, 55% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 225 business establishments.

Income: Alice River vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$33,665
55% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$33,665
Avg Weekly Wage$647

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)225

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Alice River is $233,800, 17% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,169 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 92.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 947 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$233,800
17% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,169
1% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.8%
Owner-Occupied92.8%
Renter-Occupied7.2%
Housing Units947

Property Tax

Climate in Alice River

Alice River has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Dec (25°C), the coldest is Jul (16.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 20.9° / 28.7° 254.3
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 20.8° / 28.3° 325.7
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 19.9° / 27.7° 149.9
Apr 22.2°C / 72°F 17.7° / 26.6° 53.9
May 19°C / 66°F 14° / 24.1° 25.9
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.4° 16.6
Jul 16.1°C / 61°F 10.4° / 21.8° 13.6
Aug 17.7°C / 64°F 12° / 23.4° 19.9
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 15.1° / 25.8° 9.7
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 17.3° / 27.4° 24.1
Nov 24°C / 75°F 19.1° / 28.9° 60.5
Dec 25°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.5° 125.6
Alice River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area300.7 sq mi (778.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-19.3344°N, 146.6139°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 147 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 113 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 143 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 13 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 202 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 168 km
2010 Ului Category 1 204 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 280 km
2006 Larry Category 4 204 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 159 km
1991 Joy Category 2 269 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 83 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in
February 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 0.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
November 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in

Alice River has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Alice River

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple-M 102.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Rock Sports and Comedy 20220701 classic rock, comedy AAC 130 kbps
hit 103.1MHz FM Townsville QLD hitNETWORK Hits and Old Skool 20220701 local radio, news AAC 130 kbps
Big Hits Radio QLD Townsville North Queensland 20220701 ballad, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Power100 100.7MHz FM Townsville QLD First in Local News and Music 20220701 classic rock, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 106.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Todays Best Music 20220701 classic rock, contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
4K1G 107.1FM TATSICM Indigenous Community Radio Townsville classic rock, comedy MP3 128 kbps
ABC Local Radio 630 North Queensland 20230609 local, news AAC 94 kbps

Museums in Alice River

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Army Museum of North Queensland
History and Craft Centre
Museum of Tropical Queensland
RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre
The Maritime Museum of Townsville
Townsville Museum

Libraries in Alice River

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Citylibraries Aitkenvale0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Alice River

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Willows Rotary Markets

Gas Stations in Alice River

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol

Breweries in Alice River

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tiny Mountain Brewery
Tiny Mountain Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Alice River

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alice River

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Ace Aerodrome Starke FieldSmall Airport
Ayr AirportAYRSmall Airport
Bening Field AirportSmall Airport
Bluewater park AirstripSmall Airport
Charters Towers AirportCXTSmall Airport
Donnington AirparkSmall Airport
Hillsborough AirstripSmall Airport
Home Hill AerodromeSmall Airport
Ingham AirportIGHSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Macrossan AirportSmall Airport
Palm Island AirportPMKSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Alice River

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eastbrooke Family Clinic Townsville

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alice River

What is the population of Alice River?

Alice River has a population of 2,367 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Alice River expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,665, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $233,800 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,169 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Alice River?

Alice River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches.

How is the job market in Alice River?

Alice River has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $647. There are 225 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Alice River?

The median home value in Alice River is $233,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,169. The homeownership rate is 92.8%.

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