Overall score
Alligator Creek
26.9/100
Cungulla
19.7/100
Alligator Creek for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Alligator Creek
26.9/100
Cungulla
19.7/100
Crime rate
Alligator Creek
79.6 / 1k
Cungulla
81.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alligator Creek
0
Cungulla
1
Population
Alligator Creek
1,550
Cungulla
307
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alligator Creek | Cungulla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.9/100 | 19.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.0/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.6 / 1k | 81.0 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 1,550 | 307 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Alligator Creek reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Cungulla is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Alligator Creek pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Cungulla is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Alligator Creek sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Cungulla.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Alligator Creek, while Cungulla remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.