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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burdekin electorate.
Location
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