Side by sideSuburb comparison

Plane Creek West vs Alligator Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alligator Creek (936) sits above Plane Creek West (926).

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

Alligator Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (936 vs 926).

Common questionsPlane Creek West vs Alligator Creek

Common questions

Does Plane Creek West or Alligator Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alligator Creek scores 936 vs 926 in Plane Creek West. 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

Plane Creek West
Metric
Alligator Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
8,325
Population
85,500
41
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
4
926
Avg ICSEA
936

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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