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Atherton QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Atherton, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Atherton QLD is 7,724 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Atherton is $641 per week ($33,332 per year). Median rent in Atherton is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Atherton has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Atherton has a population density of 82.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Atherton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Atherton is $1,300.
There were 2,311 recorded offences in Atherton in 2025-26, a rate of 299 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (615 offences).
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Atherton Population
Atherton Median Income & Rent
Atherton Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Atherton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Atherton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Atherton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Atherton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Atherton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Atherton Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Atherton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Atherton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Atherton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Atherton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Atherton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Atherton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Atherton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Atherton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Atherton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Atherton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Atherton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Atherton Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Atherton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Atherton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Atherton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Atherton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Atherton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Atherton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Atherton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Atherton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Atherton Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Atherton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Atherton Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Atherton When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Atherton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Atherton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Atherton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Atherton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Atherton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2,311 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
Atherton Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Atherton
What is the population of Atherton QLD?
The population of Atherton QLD is 7,724 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 82.0 people per km².Atherton is ranked #929 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Atherton?
The median personal income in Atherton QLD is $641 per week, or $33,332 per year.The median household income is $1,099 per week.Family income is $1,490 per week.Atherton is ranked #6,411 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Atherton?
Median rent in Atherton QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Atherton ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Atherton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Atherton QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Atherton?
The median age in Atherton QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Atherton a good suburb to live in?
Atherton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,724.The median income is $641/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30096. All dollar figures in AUD.