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Alligator Creek
Queensland
Alligator Creek is located in Queensland
Alligator Creek
Alligator Creek
Location in Queensland
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)
Location
LGA(s) Mackay Region
State electorate(s) Mirani
Federal Division(s) Capricornia
Suburbs around Alligator Creek:
Balberra Coral Sea Hay Point
Munbura Alligator Creek Grasstree Beach
Sarina Sarina Sarina

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.

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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