Alice River, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alice River Townsville, Queensland
Alice River Location in Queensland
Population	2,685 (2021 census)
• Density	67.46/km2 (174.7/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4817
Area	39.8 km2 (15.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	29.2 km (18 mi) WSW of Townsville CBD 1,351 km (839 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Hinchinbrook
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Suburbs around Alice River: Black River Rangewood Bohle Plains Hervey Range Alice River Gumlow Granite Vale Pinnacles Pinnacles

Alice River is a suburb located southwest of Townsville in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Townsville. This area was once called Rupertswood. In 2021, about 2,685 people lived in Alice River.

Where is Alice River?

Alice River is located in a part of Queensland, Australia. The main road, called the Hervey Range Developmental Road, runs along its northern edge.

A Look at Alice River's Past

Alice River has an interesting history with two names! The area was first called Rupertswood. This name came from a developer, Sir Rupert Clarke. He named it after his family's old home, also called "Rupertswood", in Sunbury, Victoria.

However, the name Alice River was given earlier, in 1865. It was named by someone from the Bell & Reid group, possibly after a lady they knew.

Growing Suburbs

Alice River and its nearby suburb, Rangewood, are growing fast. Many new homes are being built here. This is because there's lots of flat land available. Also, it's close to the Townsville Orbital road and James Cook University. Older suburbs to the east are already mostly built up. This means Alice River has more room to expand.

Who Lives in Alice River?

In 2016, the population of Alice River was 2,425 people. By 2021, the number of people living there grew to 2,685.

Schools Near Alice River

There are no schools directly in Alice River. Students usually go to schools in nearby suburbs. The closest government primary school is The Willows State School in Kirwan. For high school, the nearest government option is Thuringowa State High School in Condon.

Fun Places and Facilities

Alice River has several parks where you can relax and play:

• River Court Park (19°19′36″S 146°35′32″E / 19.3266°S 146.5922°E / -19.3266; 146.5922 (River Court Park))
• Rupertswood Park (19°19′45″S 146°36′14″E / 19.3291°S 146.6039°E / -19.3291; 146.6039 (Rupertswood Park))

Community Facilities

Along Hervey Range Road, which is the main road, you can find a shop. There's also an Australia Post mail box, a public phone, and a service station.

The community has many great facilities in a large central park area. These include:

• Tennis courts
• A cricket ground
• A community hall
• A Scout hall
• A pony club
• A playground area
• A half basketball court
• A barbecue area that lights up at night
• Public toilets
• The Rupertswood Rural Fire Brigade Station

Designed for Horse Lovers

The area was designed with horse lovers in mind! There are wide grassy paths that spread out from the central park. These paths are perfect for horses. Most house blocks in Alice River are larger than 1 acre (about 4,000 square meters). This gives people enough space for horse stables.

The main part of Alice River, known as Rupertswood Village, has about 600 homes. However, the entire suburb of Alice River is much bigger. It also includes large rural properties used for cattle farming.