Atherton QLD 4883

5,719 addresses · 302 streets

📍 About 1374 km from the Brisbane CBD (straight-line).

Living Here

Atherton is a suburb of Queensland, home to about 7,724 people, with a median age of 46. The typical household earns around $1,099 a week, with median rent near $280 a week. Most homes are houses. About 60% of households own their home and 38% rent. Most workers drive to work. Common community backgrounds include English, Australian, Irish. On the ABS socio-economic scale it sits in decile 2 of 10 nationally — a more disadvantaged area.

7,724Population

46Median age

$1,099Median income / wk

$280Median rent / wk

2.2Avg household

Over time — Census 2011 → 2021

Socio-economic Standing

😟More disadvantaged · 2/10

Economic resources1/10

Education & jobs2/10

Greenery

🌳 Tree canopy: 42.2% satellite estimate · 2021

Demographics

Unemployment 5% · Labour-force participation 50.5%

Birds & Wildlife Nearby

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Getting Around & Local Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Atherton?

The postcode for Atherton, Queensland is 4883.

What is the population of Atherton?

Atherton has a population of about 7,724 people (ABS Census 2021).

What is the median age in Atherton?

The median age in Atherton is 46 years (ABS Census 2021).

What is the median weekly rent in Atherton?

Median weekly rent in Atherton is about $280 per week.

How far is Atherton from the city?

Atherton is about 1374 km from the Brisbane CBD (straight-line distance).

Is Atherton a good area?

On the ABS SEIFA socio-economic scale, Atherton sits in decile 2 of 10 nationally — a more disadvantaged area.

Streets

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