Tinaroo vs Atherton
Atherton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tinaroo (985) sits above Atherton (971). Tinaroo skews owner-occupied (82%), Atherton runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Tinaroo and Atherton side by side
| Measure | Tinaroo | Atherton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $500,000 |
| Median unit | – | $367,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 35 |
| Population | 293 | 7,724 |
| Median age | 61 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1252 mm | 1355 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 28.8°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
- Tinaroo edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 971).
Tinaroo vs Atherton: common questions
Does Tinaroo or Atherton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tinaroo scores 985 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, Tinaroo or Atherton?
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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