Edward River
QLDEdward River is a growing suburb in QLD with 3 residents.
- SAL code
- 30943
- SA2
- 315011396
- Population
- 3
Edward River, QLD had 3 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 6.8% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 15-19 years, and the median age sits at 19. Households are most often single-parent families, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $0 a month. The suburb has 2 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?3
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+6.8%
3yr: +5.4% · 10yr: +12.3%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$0/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
19
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?1/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?9.8%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
?2
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Cape York (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Edward River suburb alone is ~3 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 6,545 to 8,515 over 24 years, averaging 1.1% per year.
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
People
Median age 19 (young), largest age group 15-19 (100%).
Median age
19
Avg household size
6
Age distribution
100% working-age (15-64) · QLD 64%
Highest year of school completed
QLD 62%
0.0% completed Year 12 or equivalent
Family composition
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Flood data is not yet available for QLD.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: QLD Reconstruction Authority — Bushfire Prone Area + Floodplain Assessment Overlay.
Planning zones
Planning-zone data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.