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Alligator Creek, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Alligator Creek is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,338. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,338 Population 65/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
54.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$32,144 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,144 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Alligator Creek

Alligator Creek

Alligator Creek is a rural locality in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Alligator Creek had a population of 1,550 people.

People

Population1,338
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density65/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,144
Per Capita$32,144
Unemployment4.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership89.5%
Housing Units535

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain54.6 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population1,338
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-19.3918°, 146.9378°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation54.6 inches (1,386 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,144
Median Age37.0 years

About Alligator Creek

Alligator Creek is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,338. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Alligator Creek has a population of 1,338 with a density of 65 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,338
Total Population
65
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
20.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alligator Creek vs Australia Average

The median household income in Alligator Creek is $32,144, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,144 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $618, 57% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 127 business establishments.

Income: Alligator Creek vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$32,144
57% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$32,144
Avg Weekly Wage$618

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)127

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Alligator Creek is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 89.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 535 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.5%
Owner-Occupied89.5%
Renter-Occupied10.5%
Housing Units535

Property Tax

Climate in Alligator Creek

Alligator Creek has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.3°C), the coldest is Jul (19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.3°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.9° 254.3
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.7° 325.7
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.3° 149.9
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 21.1° / 30.2° 53.9
May 23.1°C / 74°F 18° / 28.2° 25.9
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 15.3° / 26.2° 16.6
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 14° / 25.7° 13.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.5° 19.9
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.4° 9.7
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.8° 24.1
Nov 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31° 60.5
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 24.5° / 31.9° 125.6
Alligator Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates-19.3918°N, 146.9378°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 116 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 108 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 116 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 22 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 173 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 188 km
2010 Ului Category 1 173 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 257 km
2006 Larry Category 4 211 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 124 km
1991 Joy Category 2 264 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 51 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 9.3 in
February 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
November 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
December 80°F (26°C) 6.3 in

Alligator Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Alligator Creek

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple-M 102.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Rock Sports and Comedy 20220701 classic rock, comedy AAC 130 kbps
hit 103.1MHz FM Townsville QLD hitNETWORK Hits and Old Skool 20220701 local radio, news AAC 130 kbps
Big Hits Radio QLD Townsville North Queensland 20220701 ballad, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Power100 100.7MHz FM Townsville QLD First in Local News and Music 20220701 classic rock, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Sweet FM 97.1MHz Community Radio Burdekin Queensland classic rock, community radio AAC 64 kbps
Star 106.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Todays Best Music 20220701 classic rock, contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
4K1G 107.1FM TATSICM Indigenous Community Radio Townsville classic rock, comedy MP3 128 kbps
ABC Local Radio 630 North Queensland 20230609 local, news AAC 94 kbps

Museums in Alligator Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Army Museum of North Queensland
History and Craft Centre
Museum of Tropical Queensland
RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre
The Maritime Museum of Townsville
Townsville Museum

Libraries in Alligator Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Citylibraries Aitkenvale0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Alligator Creek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Willows Rotary Markets

Restaurants in Alligator Creek

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant and Take away

Zoos in Alligator Creek

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Billabong Sanctuary

Train Stations in Alligator Creek

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Giru

Gas Stations in Alligator Creek

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Roadhouse
BP

Breweries in Alligator Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tiny Mountain Brewery
Tiny Mountain Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Alligator Creek

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alligator Creek

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Ace Aerodrome Starke FieldSmall Airport
Ayr AirportAYRSmall Airport
Bening Field AirportSmall Airport
Bluewater park AirstripSmall Airport
Charters Towers AirportCXTSmall Airport
Donnington AirparkSmall Airport
Hillsborough AirstripSmall Airport
Home Hill AerodromeSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Macrossan AirportSmall Airport
Palm Island AirportPMKSmall Airport
Ravenswood Gold mineSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Alligator Creek

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eastbrooke Family Clinic Townsville

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Waterfalls
13
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alligator Creek

What is the population of Alligator Creek?

Alligator Creek has a population of 1,338 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Alligator Creek expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,144, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Alligator Creek?

Alligator Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.6 inches.

How is the job market in Alligator Creek?

Alligator Creek has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $618. There are 127 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Alligator Creek?

The median home value in Alligator Creek is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 89.5%.

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