Overall score
Alligator Creek
26.7/100
Nome
26.0/100
Alligator Creek for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Alligator Creek
26.7/100
Nome
26.0/100
Crime rate
Alligator Creek
77.9 / 1k
Nome
77.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alligator Creek
0
Nome
1
Population
Alligator Creek
1,550
Nome
990
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 | Nome |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.7/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.0/100 | 11.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.9 / 1k | 77.6 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 1,550 | 990 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Alligator Creek is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Nome is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Alligator Creek is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Nome answers with nearby cafés and amenities. Alligator Creek generally means more sought-after housing, while Nome leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Alligator Creek, while Nome remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.