Alligator Creek, Queensland (Mackay) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alligator CreekQueensland |
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Population | 791 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 10.505/km2 (27.21/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4740 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 75.3 km2 (29.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Mackay Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Alligator Creek is a small place located near the coast in the Mackay Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a quiet, country area. In 2016, about 791 people lived here.
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Where is Alligator Creek?
Alligator Creek is right next to the beautiful Coral Sea.
Coastal Features
- Dudgeon Point is a piece of land that sticks out into the Coral Sea. It's at the very northern tip of Alligator Creek.
- Mount Hector is a small mountain. It's also on the coast, right where Louisa Creek meets the sea. Mount Hector is about 55 meters (180 feet) high.
A Look Back in Time
Alligator Creek has a history that includes its local school.
School's Beginning
- The first school, called Alligator Creek Provisional School, opened on 14 September 1896.
- Later, on 1 January 1909, it became known as Alligator State School.
Learning in Alligator Creek
Education is important in Alligator Creek, with a local primary school serving the community.
Alligator Creek State School
- Alligator Creek State School is a government primary school.
- It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 6.
- Both boys and girls attend this school, which is located at 50 Grasstree Road.
- In 2018, the school had 308 students. There were 24 teachers and 15 other staff members helping out.
- The school also has a special program for students who need extra support.
High School Options
- There isn't a high school directly in Alligator Creek.
- Students who are ready for secondary school usually go to Sarina State High School. This school is in Sarina, which is a nearby town to the south.
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