Overall score
Alice River
43.7/100
Jensen
41.6/100
Alice River vs Jensen, QLD suburb comparison
Alice River for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alice RiverJensen
Crime rate
Alice River
65.1 / 1k
Jensen
40.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alice River
0
Jensen
1
Population
Alice River
2,685
Jensen
1,797
Metric leadAlice River 3Jensen 23 tiedacross 8 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 | Jensen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.1 / 1k | 40.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| 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 and a larger local community, while Jensen stands out for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Alice River, while Jensen remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.