Alligator Creek

The community is notably young, with the typical resident aged 37 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. Seniors make up only 11.3% of the people, which is well below the Queensland and Australian averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people compared to the state and nation. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of households. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Formal qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, over half of the population has a Certificate III or IV, and many work in engineering.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas; the typical family earns $2,694 a week, which is well above the Queensland figure. Nearly 32% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions. Only 3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas. This is consistent with the high number of children in the community.

First Nations people in Alligator Creek are noticeably older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 28. Their median personal income is also well above national figures.

Families are the central unit here, with 70.4% of homes consisting of couples with children. This leads to larger households than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 93.3% of which are detached. Most homes are large, with 84.9% having three or more bedrooms, and typical mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

Car use is essential, as 67.7% of people drive to work and very few work from home. While most homes have multiple vehicles, walking to the nearest public transport stop can take nearly an hour.

The community is stable, with far fewer recent arrivals from overseas than the national average. About 34.3% of residents have moved in the last five years.

The workforce is highly active, with more people working or looking for work than in most areas. Employment is concentrated in mining, transport, and construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, health services, or schools.