Question 1

Is Alligator Creek a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Alligator Creek is a semi-rural suburb on the outskirts of Townsville centred on the watercourse that gives it its name. Life there is low-density and country-paced, with acreage properties, hobby farms and a mix of older weatherboard homes and modern houses along quiet country roads. The creek, surrounding bushland and nearby coastal reserves shape an outdoor lifestyle of walking, fishing and birdwatching, and part of Bowling Green Bay National Park falls inside the suburb, including the Alligator Creek Falls day-use area with picnic grounds, toilets and walking tracks. Good road connections make it practical for people wanting country living within reach of the city.

The community of 1,550 people has a median age of 41 and is dominated by couple families — 44.8% with children and 45.7% without, together about 90.5% of families. Homes are overwhelmingly owner-occupied (36.0% owned outright and 58.8% with a mortgage, combined 94.8%) while 5.2% are rented. That mix points to a largely settled, owner-occupied suburb that will suit people seeking acreage or a quieter, rural-style setting close to Townsville; whether it suits you comes down to what you want from where you live.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Alligator Creek?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent house or unit sales or rentals in Alligator Creek to publish reliable median prices or average rents, so it's not possible to say how expensive the suburb is to live in compared with local incomes.

The only available figure is the median total household income at the last Census, $2,404 a week. That income on its own doesn't let us assess how housing costs compare.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Alligator Creek a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The main movement in Alligator Creek over the past 12 months is a strong 20.5% rise in median house values. For someone focused on capital growth, that house-value change is the figure to watch when assessing the suburb.

Other parts of the market don't have enough recent data to show their 12-month movements, so this single house-price change is the primary piece of information available here. Whether that makes Alligator Creek the right investment for you depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	20.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	3	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	29	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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