Tablelands Regional Council
Atherton
Atherton at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$367,500
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
7,724
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Atherton.
Atherton is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $367,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$510/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$286,000
Sales data pending
$367,500
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
7,724
Median age: 46
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20269.27%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20265.66%
Based on $367,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
7,724
Median age
46
Family households
62%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Tablelands Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,168
total offences in 2026 across the Tablelands Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Atherton.
Local schools for Atherton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Atherton State High School
Atherton State School
Tolga State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Atherton.
- What is the median house price in Atherton?
- The median house price in Atherton, QLD 4883 is $286,000. The median unit price is $367,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Atherton postcode?
- Atherton is in the 4883 postcode, in QLD, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Atherton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $510, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Atherton?
- There are 6 schools serving Atherton on this page, including Atherton State High School, Atherton State School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Atherton?
- Atherton has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Atherton?
- Atherton is close to Carrington, Wongabel, East Barron, Tolga, Kairi.
- What is the population of Atherton?
- Atherton has approximately 7,724 residents. The median age is 46.
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Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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