Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
9 Apple Flat Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Townsville City Plan 2014
Height Limit
8.5m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Alligator Creek is a semi-rural suburb north of Townsville with its own primary school on-site. Secondary options span public schools (Pimlico, Townsville State High) and well-established Catholic schools (Ignatius Park, St Patrick's, St Ursula). Always confirm current catchment boundaries with the QLD education department.
Likely public catchment
Alligator Creek is zoned for Alligator Creek State School (primary) and likely feeds to Pimlico State High School or Townsville State High School for secondary; verify with the QLD Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Alligator Creek State School
In catchmentRosslea State School
Townsville State High School
Pimlico State High School
St Patrick's College Townsville
St Ursula College
Ignatius Park College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Alligator Creek is a small rural locality in the Mackay region with minimal traffic congestion. The area experiences very light traffic volumes typical of rural Queensland communities, with occasional peaks during local school hours and weekends.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact. Light increases during school transportation times (7-9am, 2-4pm) and weekends, but no significant congestion typical of rural areas.
Public Transport
Limited public transport options. Nearest regular bus services approximately 10-12km away in Mackay. Private vehicle dependency is essential for this location.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
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Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Alligator Creek is a fringe-rural locality in the Mackay region with moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding native vegetation and terrain. Properties are likely within a defined Bushfire Prone Area under Queensland's SPP mapping, typically warranting BAL-12.5 construction standards. Risk is elevated during high fire danger periods but mitigated by coastal proximity and lower population density reducing fuel loads in immediate surrounds.
Crime & Safety
Alligator Creek is a regional Queensland suburb with crime rates below state average, reflecting typical patterns for smaller regional communities. Property-related offences constitute the majority of incidents, while violent crime remains relatively contained. The suburb maintains stable crime conditions consistent with its semi-rural character.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Alligator Creek is a small rural-residential locality in Redland City with limited active development pipeline. Development activity is modest, focused on local drainage upgrades and incremental residential infill within existing fringe areas. Broader regional growth pressure remains directed toward larger Redland Bay precincts and coastal townships, with Alligator Creek serving primarily as a low-density residential buffer area.
Alligator Creek residential expansion
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential land release targeting local infill and limited new lot creation along creek corridor fringe areas.
Local road and drainage upgrades
1 kmRedland City Council drainage and local road maintenance works to service existing residential precincts.
Nearby Thornlands residential development
3 kmMedium-density residential subdivision in adjoining Thornlands locality offering overflow demand from coastal growth corridors.
Regional retail and services precinct
4 kmSmall convenience retail and service centre development servicing the broader Redland Bay region.
Heritage & Conservation
Alligator Creek is a small rural locality in regional Queensland with minimal formal heritage designation. The area is characterised by dispersed farming properties and countryside rather than consolidated heritage conservation areas. Any heritage significance is likely limited to scattered individual rural homesteads of local interest rather than statutory protection.
Nearby Heritage Items