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Alligator Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Alligator Creek, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

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 31.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Alligator Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alligator Creek is $1,893.

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Alligator Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Alligator Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,018/wk

$52,936 per year

#1115 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

#3947 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,893/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Alligator Creek Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

31.4

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

Alligator Creek 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 & Locality (SAL)

Alligator Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.9% 173 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.1% 283 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Alligator Creek Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

3.8%

Germany

1.1%

India

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Alligator Creek Religion

No Religion

36.9%

Catholic

23.2%

Not stated

15.2%

Anglican

13.7%

Uniting Church

4.4%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Baptist

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alligator Creek 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%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Alligator Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese

40.0%

Afrikaans

20.0%

Japan

20.0%

Hindi

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Alligator Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

47.2% 485 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.2% 218 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 30 people

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Not in labour force

28.7% 295 people

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

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek Marital Status

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Married

54.7% 671

↔️

Separated

2.0% 24

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Divorced

9.7% 119

🕊️

Widowed

3.1% 38

👤

Never married

30.6% 375

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alligator Creek Ancestry

Australian

31.5%

English

30.5%

Irish

9.8%

Scottish

8.4%

Italian

5.5%

German

4.8%

Other

4.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Dutch

1.1%

Chinese

0.8%

New Zealander

0.6%

South African

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.4% 117

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No need for assistance

95.6% 2,570

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

Alligator Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.5% 185

—

Not a volunteer

82.5% 871

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,586

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alligator Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

112

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

1.2% 13

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 3

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Previously served

8.0% 84

👤

Never served

90.5% 956

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alligator Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 150

—

Did not provide

85.8% 908

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

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

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,171

Moved from QLD

108

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

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

Alligator Creek 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

Alligator Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

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.

If you earn X in Alligator Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $10,417/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $2,079/wk

Rent share 13.5%

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Pop: 778 Income: $474/wk Rent: $270/wk

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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 31.4 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 QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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