Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cromarty vs Alligator Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cromarty (958) sits above Alligator Creek (924).

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

Cromarty edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 924).

Common questionsCromarty vs Alligator Creek

Common questions

Does Cromarty or Alligator Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cromarty scores 958 vs 924 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

Cromarty
Metric
Alligator Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$150/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$128/wk
100.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
43
Population
9,284
56
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
6
958
Avg ICSEA
924

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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