Under contractNorthern suburbs
Alice River real estate agent — Shelly Lynham
Alice River QLD 4817 · about 23 km from the Townsville CBD
Alice River is acreage country at the foot of the ranges, about 23 km from the CBD in a straight line. Around 2,690 people lived here at the 2021 Census, spread across about 40 square kilometres, so neighbours are further apart and the pace is slower than in the suburbs.
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The properties are acreage homes, rural-residential blocks with sheds and some larger lifestyle holdings. Buyers come here for space: room for horses, animals, boats, caravans and a big workshop, with a rural outlook that's still within reach of the city. Rupertswood Park is the local green space, and everyday shopping is in Kirwan, Thuringowa Central and Bohle Plains.
A car is essential, with Hervey Range Road the main route in. Because acreage varies so much, buyers look closely at water supply, sheds, fencing, access and the land itself. Alice River's creeks can rise quickly in heavy rain and bushland blocks carry bushfire risk, so council flood and bushfire maps are an important check.
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Under contractThe Townsville market
For what homes are selling for in Alice River right now, I'll prepare a comparative market analysis with recent local sales as part of a free appraisal.
Townsville (whole city) medians, March 2026 quarter. Source: Queensland Government Statistician's Office (CC BY 4.0). The latest quarter is preliminary.
- Houses $700,000 +15.7% on a year earlier
- Units and townhouses $478,750 +19.7% on a year earlier
Living in Alice River
Schools
No schools inside the suburb boundary; the nearest are in neighbouring suburbs.
Shops and amenities
- Rupertswood Park
- Rural setting at the foot of the ranges
- Shopping in Kirwan, Thuringowa Central and Bohle Plains
- Room for sheds, animals and vehicles
Getting around
Alice River is reached via Hervey Range Road and the western suburbs. The CBD is about 23 km away in a straight line, and a car is essential.
JCU is about 14.5 km away in a straight line, and Lavarack Barracks about 18 km. Most tenants accept a longer commute for the space.
Things to check
Alice River has creeks that can rise quickly in heavy rain, and bushland blocks carry bushfire risk in the dry season. Check the council's flood and bushfire maps for the address.
Alice River FAQs
What should I check when buying acreage in Alice River?
Check the council's flood and bushfire maps for the address, as creeks can rise quickly and bushland carries fire risk in the dry season. Also look at water supply, septic, fencing, sheds and all-weather access.
How far is Alice River from the city?
About 23 km from the CBD in a straight line, via Hervey Range Road and the western suburbs. Shopping is in Kirwan, Thuringowa Central and Bohle Plains.
From a Alice River client
★★★★★
“Always a pleasure to deal with any of the staff at Lynhams, Shelley truly is a one of a kind agent, always kept us informed and happy to offer advice on how best to market the property for sale. I wouldn't use anyone else.”
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Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.