Overall score
Alice River
43.7/100
Black River
42.4/100
Alice River vs Black River, QLD suburb comparison
Alice River for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alice RiverBlack River
Crime rate
Alice River
65.1 / 1k
Black River
40.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alice River
0
Black River
0
Population
Alice River
2,685
Black River
1,493
Metric leadAlice River 3Black River 13 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAlice River
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alice River | Black River |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.1 / 1k | 40.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 2,685 | 1,493 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Alice River is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace, while Black River is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Alice River pulls ahead on overall desirability and a larger local community, whereas Black River is the better pick for a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Alice River, while Black River remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.