Overall score
Alligator Creek
26.7/100
Stuart
27.1/100
Alligator Creek for retirees and families; Stuart for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Alligator Creek
26.7/100
Stuart
27.1/100
Crime rate
Alligator Creek
77.9 / 1k
Stuart
67.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alligator Creek
0
Stuart
0
Population
Alligator Creek
1,550
Stuart
1,576
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 | Stuart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.7/100 | 27.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.0/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.9 / 1k | 67.9 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,550 | 1,576 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Alligator Creek reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Stuart is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Alligator Creek is stronger for overall desirability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Stuart answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Alligator Creek sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Stuart.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Alligator Creek the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Stuart.