Alligator Creek, Queensland (Mackay) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alligator Creek Queensland
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	11.5 km (7 mi) N of Sarina 28.3 km (18 mi) S of Mackay 311 km (193 mi) NNW of Rockhampton 929 km (577 mi) NNW of Brisbane
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.