Alligator Creek (Mackay) vs Sarina
The verdict
Alligator Creek (Mackay) rates higher for education (33 vs 24). Sarina rates higher for liveability (61 vs 25). Alligator Creek (Mackay) is closer to the coast (4.1 km vs 9.1 km).
Scores
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Sarina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 29 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 33 | 24 |
| Liveability | 25 | 61 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Sarina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 897 | 5,619 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,321 | $1,605 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.4% | 11.3% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Alligator Creek (Mackay) — · Sarina —
Property
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Sarina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Sarina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 780 | 747 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 334 | 338 |
| 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) | Sarina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 932 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alligator Creek (Mackay) · Sarina
Transport
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Sarina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 635.0 km |
Liveability
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Sarina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 0 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 9.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 785.0 km | 774.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.5 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Alligator Creek (Mackay) | Sarina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 897 | 5,619 |
| Estimated 2025 | 937 | 5,867 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.10% | 1.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alligator Creek (Mackay) or Sarina?
Alligator Creek (Mackay) and Sarina have similar residential safety scores (76 and 76/100).
Which has better schools, Alligator Creek (Mackay) or Sarina?
Alligator Creek (Mackay) has a higher average school ICSEA (Alligator Creek (Mackay) 959 vs Sarina 932; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alligator Creek (Mackay) or Sarina?
Alligator Creek (Mackay) and Sarina have similar transport scores.
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