Alva
QLD 4807 • Queensland
About Alva
Alva is a small rural locality in the Burdekin Shire of northern Queensland, located approximately 25 kilometres north of Ayr and close to the shores of the Coral Sea. Covering around 113 square kilometres of flat coastal and agricultural land, Alva falls within the Burdekin delta — one of Australia's most productive sugar cane farming regions. The postcode 4807 is shared with Ayr, the Shire's main service town, which residents rely on for most essential services. Alva's coastal fringe includes Alva Beach, which has historically served as the seaside retreat for Ayr's residents seeking relief from the tropical heat.
The Alva area is part of the broader Burdekin agricultural belt, where sugar cane farming, cattle grazing, and some fruit and vegetable production define the local economy and landscape. Alva Beach offers a quiet stretch of foreshore popular with fishermen, campers, and families seeking uncrowded beach access on the North Queensland coast. The community is small and rural, with a strong sense of regional identity tied to the rhythms of the sugarcane season and Burdekin Shire's close-knit country lifestyle. Residents value the open space, affordability, and proximity to both farming land and the coastline.
Alva falls under postcode 4807 and is governed by the Burdekin Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Burdekin electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4807
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4807, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4807; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited local/school buses — Ayr 25 min by car
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Nearest regional hub is Ayr (~25 km). Townsville is approximately 90 km north with airport access.
Dispersed rural locality; a car is essential for all travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Old Clare Road
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43-73 Ross Street
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Cnr Edwards and Wickham Streets
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141 Graham Street
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45 Gibson Street
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2-12 Melbourne Street
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159 Young Street
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Kalamia Estate
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Maidavale Road
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99 Edward Street
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Larkin Street
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Rita Island Road
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Cunningham Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Burdekin Local Government Area, which contains Alva. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.