Alligator Creek, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Alligator Creek QLD is 1,550 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alligator Creek is $1,018 per week ($52,936 per year). Median rent in Alligator Creek is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Alligator Creek has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Alligator Creek has a population density of 31 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Alligator Creek is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alligator Creek is $1,893.

Population
1,550
Census 2021
Median income
$1,018/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$325/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Alligator Creek vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Alligator Creek is $1,018 a week, 36% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 159th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $325 a week, $5 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 13.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 41, 1 year younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAlligator CreekTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,018/wk$747/wk +36%$766/wk
Household income$2,404/wk$1,593/wk +51%$1,637/wk
Rent$325/wk$320/wk +2%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,893/mo$1,625/mo +16%$1,733/mo
Median age4142 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income13.5%20.4% −6.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Alligator Creek, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Alligator Creek Population

1,550 residents at the 2021 Census.

Alligator Creek Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,018/wk
$52,936 per year
Ranked 1,115 of 14,663
Median Rent
$325/wk
$1,408 per month
Ranked 3,947 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,893/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Alligator Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

14% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,404/wk
Median rent $325/wk
Rent to income 13.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Alligator Creek against your income

About $10,417 a month
Median rent $325/wk
Left after rent $2,079/wk
Rent share 13.5%

Alligator Creek Map

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People in Alligator Creek

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (805) Female 48.1% (747)

Population Density

31
people per km²
1,550 people · 49.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,596
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.2%
New Zealand
1.3%
South Africa
0.6%
United States of America
0.4%
Vietnam
0.4%
France
0.3%
Germany
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Vietnamese
0.8%
Afrikaans
0.5%
Hindi
0.5%
German
0.4%
Japanese
0.3%
French
0.2%
Italian
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
39.5%
English
38.3%
Irish
12.3%
Scottish
10.5%
Italian
6.8%
German
6.0%
Australian Aboriginal
2.3%
Dutch
1.4%
Chinese
1.0%
New Zealander
0.8%
South African
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
35.8%
Catholic
22.5%
Not stated
14.7%
Anglican
13.3%
Uniting Church
4.3%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.3%
Baptist
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.7% 671
Separated
2.0% 24
Divorced
9.7% 119
Widowed
3.1% 38
Never married
30.6% 375

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.3%
Couple: no children
32.1%
Couple: no children under 15
14.7%
One parent: no children under 15
4.1%
One parent: children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
10.9%
2 persons
40.1%
3 persons
18.3%
4 persons
19.8%
5 persons
7.2%
6+ persons
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Alligator Creek

Housing Tenure

Of the 486 occupied private dwellings in Alligator Creek at the 2021 Census, 5.1% were rented, 35.6% owned outright and 58.2% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
35.6% 173 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
58.2% 283 dwellings
Rented
5.1% 25 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.6% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.3%
2 bedrooms
8.1%
3 bedrooms
38.6%
4 bedrooms
38.2%
5 bedrooms
8.3%
6+ bedrooms
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.0%
$800-$999/mo
2.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.6%
1 vehicle
13.3%
2 vehicles
52.8%
3 vehicles
18.3%
4+ vehicles
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Alligator Creek

Employment

Employed full-time
47.2% 485 people
Employed part-time
21.2% 218 people
Unemployed
2.9% 30 people
Not in labour force
28.7% 295 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
28.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.2%
Managers
18.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Community & Personal Service
9.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.2%
Sales Workers
4.1%
Labourers
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
0.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
3.0%
$800-$999/wk
3.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.6%
$4,000+/wk
19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.0%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
10.6%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Truck
2.2%
Walked only
0.6%
Bicycle
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bus
0.4%
Other
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.9%
Bachelor Degree
24.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.5%
Postgraduate Degree
10.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.5%
Certificate I/II
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
23.6%
Management & Commerce
16.0%
Health
14.6%
Society & Culture
13.1%
Education
10.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.3%
Agriculture & Environment
5.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.9%
Architecture & Building
4.4%
Creative Arts
2.1%
Information Technology
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
20.7%
Primary: Catholic
18.1%
Secondary: Government
13.3%
Secondary: Catholic
12.2%
Vocational Education
11.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.8%
Pre-school
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
82.7%
Has need for assistance
3.9%
Need for assistance not stated
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
112
Arthritis
59
Asthma
43
Heart disease
32
Diabetes
30
Lung condition
24
Cancer
24
Kidney disease
13
Stroke
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 150
Did not provide
85.8% 908

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.5% 185
Not a volunteer
82.5% 871

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
1.2% 13
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 3
Previously served
8.0% 84
Never served
90.5% 956

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.5%
1 child
9.9%
2 children
36.8%
3 children
18.6%
4 children
5.5%
5+ children
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
6
1961: 1970
15
1971: 1980
24
1981: 1990
28
1991: 2000
25
2001: 2010
36
2011: 2015
9
2016
4
2018
6
2019
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.0%
moved in the last year
35.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,171
Moved from QLD
108
Moved from NSW
16
Moved: same area (SA2)
7
Moved from WA
6
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from NT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5: 14 hours
35.0%
15: 29 hours
19.7%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.4%
Step family: no other children
10.6%
Blended family: no other children
4.5%
Other couple: children only
2.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Alligator Creek

The closest suburb to Alligator Creek is Stuart (Qld), 12.6 km away.

Stuart (Qld)
12.6 km away · income $702/wk · rent $250/wk
Wulguru
16.6 km away · income $747/wk · rent $290/wk
Cluden
17.1 km away · income $827/wk · rent $283/wk
Idalia
18.7 km away · income $1,240/wk · rent $400/wk
Oonoonba
19.2 km away · income $931/wk · rent $320/wk
Rosslea
20.1 km away · income $909/wk · rent $275/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Alligator Creek

What is the population of Alligator Creek QLD?

The population of Alligator Creek QLD is 1,550 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 31 people per km². Alligator Creek is ranked #3,352 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alligator Creek?

The median personal income in Alligator Creek QLD is $1,018 per week, or $52,936 per year. The median household income is $2,404 per week. Family income is $2,596 per week. Alligator Creek is ranked #1,115 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alligator Creek?

Median rent in Alligator Creek QLD is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Rent represents 13.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Alligator Creek ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alligator Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alligator Creek QLD is $1,893. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alligator Creek?

The median age in Alligator Creek QLD is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alligator Creek a good suburb to live in?

Alligator Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,550. The median income is $1,018/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30040. All dollar figures in AUD.