Moving to Alligator Creek QLD 4816
What the official numbers say about living in Alligator Creek — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $325 a week, against a median household income of $2,404 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Alligator Creek grew 36% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,136 → 1,550 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Vietnamese, Afrikaans, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Alligator Creek sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 24.4 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1090 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Alligator Creek, most often seen first: Australian Brush-turkey · Peaceful Dove · Australasian Figbird · White-browed Robin · White-throated Honeyeater · Blue-winged Kookaburra.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Alligator Creek, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alligator Creek here | 1,550 | — | 8/10 | 50% |
| Nome | 990 | — | 4/10 | 39% |
| Julago | 384 | — | 8/10 | 51% |
| Wulguru | 4,389 | — | 2/10 | 15% |
| Idalia | 4,563 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Oonoonba | 2,050 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
| Rosslea | 1,903 | — | 4/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Townsville — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Dawson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4816 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Alligator Creek profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $325 a week.
The population grew 36% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,136 people to 1,550. It sits about 1090 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Dawson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Alligator Creek vs Nome · Alligator Creek vs Julago.
Nearby guides: Nome · Julago · Wulguru · Idalia · Oonoonba · Rosslea.
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