Overall score
Alice River
28.9/100
Jensen
33.4/100
Alice River vs Jensen, QLD Suburb Comparison
Jensen for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alice RiverJensen
Crime rate
Alice River
106.1 / 1k
Jensen
65.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alice River
1
Jensen
1
Population
Alice River
2,685
Jensen
1,797
Metric leadAlice River 3Jensen 34 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Jensen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.9/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.1/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.1 / 1k | 65.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Population | 2,685 | 1,797 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Alice River is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace, and Jensen is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Alice River tends to lead on overall desirability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Jensen stands out for a quieter safety profile. Alice River generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Jensen leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, families are more likely to prefer Jensen, while Alice River remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.