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Alice River suburb profile

Alice River is a semi-rural suburb on the western fringe of Townsville that offers a country-style lifestyle within reach of the city. Large blocks, hobby farms and low-density housing define the area, with paddocks, horse yards and stands of native eucalypts giving it a bushland feel. The Alice River watercourse and scattered open reserves provide places for riding, walking and outdoor hobbies. Local facilities are modest, so residents typically drive to Townsville for major shopping and services, while enjoying the quieter, family-oriented streets and the space that suits people who want acreage without being isolated.

Alice River property market performance

Alice River has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. House values have risen sharply, up 19.7% over the last 12 months.

Seven houses were sold over the last 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 16 days over the last 12 months.

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Alice River demographics

Couple families with children are the largest group, making up 50.8% of families. The community totals 2,685 people, with a median age of 38 and a median total household income of $2,468 a week, roughly $128,336 a year.

Among family types, couple families without children account for 39.1% of families, one-parent families 9.6% and other families 0.5%. Together, couple families with and without children represent almost nine in ten families (89.9%).

Homes in Alice River are predominantly owner-occupied: owned with a mortgage (65.3%) plus owned outright (27.5%) combine to 92.8% of dwellings, while renters make up 7.2%.

Suburbs near Alice River

Some popular suburbs near Alice River include:

  • Rangewood: Quiet, semi-rural neighbourhood with large residential blocks and a relaxed feel.
  • Bohle Plains: Rural-residential area of open paddocks and acreage properties on Townsville's fringe.
  • Jensen: Growing residential suburb with newer housing and suburban conveniences.
  • Black River: Named for the local river, featuring coastal bushland and conservation areas.
  • Deeragun: Established suburb with family homes, light commercial areas and commuter links.
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