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Alligator Creek Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Alligator Creek Compares
Alligator Creek vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Alligator Creek | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,404 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $325 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,893 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Alligator Creek is a locality 784 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4740. It falls within the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday region. The local government area is Townsville.
According to the 2021 Census, Alligator Creek has a population of 1,550 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,404, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 48 (3.1% of residents).
Housing in Alligator Creek includes a median weekly rent of $325, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,893, with 486 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 94.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Alligator Creek scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Alligator Creek is served by Alligator Creek State School.
Alligator Creek is part of the Mackay statistical area in Queensland.
Alligator Creek Details
| Postcode | 4740 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,550 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,404/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,018/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $325 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,893 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 49.4 km² |
| Population Density | 31/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 486 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 48 (3.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -21.3363058 |
| Longitude | 149.2068238 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 784 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Mackay |
| Local Government | Townsville |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 332 (21.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 135 (8.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 393 (25.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 490 (31.6%) |
| 65+ years | 209 (13.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 117 (7.5%) |
| Arthritis | 106 (6.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 57 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 54 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 49 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 23 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (0.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 65 (13.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 257 (52.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 162 (33.3%) |
Schools in Alligator Creek
Suburbs Near Alligator Creek
Same Postcode (4740)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.