Side by sideSuburb comparison

Balberra vs Alligator Creek.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Balberra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balberra (952) sits above Alligator Creek (936).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Balberra edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 936).

Common questionsBalberra vs Alligator Creek

Common questions

Does Balberra or Alligator Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balberra scores 952 vs 936 in Alligator Creek. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Balberra
Metric
Alligator Creek

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$289/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
13.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
425
Population
85,500
47
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
4
952
Avg ICSEA
936

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).