Atherton at a glance
Median house
$500,000
Median unit
$367,500
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
7,724
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Atherton.
The postcode for Atherton is 4883 (QLD).
The median house price in Atherton is $500,000.
Atherton (4883) sits in the Tablelands region of Queensland. The median house here is $500,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Atherton has roughly 7,724 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Atherton scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Atherton's population at 7,724, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,724
Median age
46
Family households
62%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $500,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $367,500, roughly 27% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $100,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Atherton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$500,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $367,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$510/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$500,000
$367,500
7,724
Median age: 46
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.30% (median rent $510/wk against a $500,000 price tag). Units yield 5.66% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.30%
Based on $500,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.66%
Based on $367,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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.
3,797
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
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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 $500,000. The median unit price is $367,500.
- What is the Atherton postcode?
- Atherton is in the 4883 postcode, in QLD, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- Where is Atherton?
- Atherton is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4883, 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?
- The population of Atherton is approximately 7,724 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
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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