Alligator Creek (Mackay) vs Hay Point
The verdict
Alligator Creek (Mackay) rates higher for education (33 vs 27). Hay Point is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 4.1 km).
Scores
Alligator Creek (Mackay)Hay Point
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Hay Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 17 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 33 | 27 |
| 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) | Hay Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 897 | 1,306 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,321 | $1,983 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.4% | 9.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Alligator Creek (Mackay) — · Hay Point —
Property
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Hay Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Hay Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 780 | 766 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 334 | 306 |
| 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) | Hay Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) · Hay Point
Transport
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Hay Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 643.7 km |
Liveability
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Hay Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 785.0 km | 784.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.5 km | 15.4 km |
Population & growth
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Hay Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 897 | 1,306 |
| Estimated 2025 | 937 | 1,364 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.10% | 1.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alligator Creek (Mackay) or Hay Point?
Alligator Creek (Mackay) and Hay Point have similar residential safety scores (76 and 76/100).
Which has better public transport, Alligator Creek (Mackay) or Hay Point?
Alligator Creek (Mackay) and Hay Point have similar transport scores.
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