Atherton vs Tolga
Atherton scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tolga (981) sits above Atherton (971). Tolga skews owner-occupied (82%), Atherton runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Atherton and Tolga side by side
| Measure | Atherton | Tolga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $500,000 | – |
| Median unit | $367,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 5 |
| Population | 7,724 | 3,177 |
| Median age | 46 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1355 mm | 1137 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 29.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Tolga edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 971). Tolga also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Atherton vs Tolga: common questions
Does Atherton or Tolga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tolga scores 981 vs 971 in Atherton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Atherton or Tolga?
Atherton scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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