Alligator Creek (Mackay) vs Balberra
The verdict
Alligator Creek (Mackay) rates higher for education (33 vs 26). Alligator Creek (Mackay) is closer to the coast (4.1 km vs 5.7 km).
Scores
Alligator Creek (Mackay)Balberra
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Balberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 17 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 33 | 26 |
| Liveability | 25 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Balberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 897 | 425 |
| Median age | 37 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,321 | $1,862 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.4% | 7.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 82.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Alligator Creek (Mackay) — · Balberra —
Property
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Balberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Balberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 780 | 706 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 334 | 235 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,967 | 6,967 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Balberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Alligator Creek (Mackay) · Balberra
Transport
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Balberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 644.6 km | 650.4 km |
Liveability
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Balberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.0°C | 23.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,550 | 1,550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 785.0 km | 790.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.5 km | 15.2 km |
Population & growth
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Balberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 897 | 425 |
| Estimated 2025 | 937 | 436 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.10% | 0.64% |
Common questions
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