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Atherton Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Atherton Compares
Atherton vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Atherton | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,099 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $280 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Atherton is a locality 1373 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4883. It falls within the Cairns region. The local government area is Tablelands.
According to the 2021 Census, Atherton has a population of 7,724 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,099, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 713 (9.2% of residents).
Housing in Atherton includes a median weekly rent of $280, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 3,094 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 61.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Atherton scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Atherton area, including Jubilee Christian College, Atherton State High School, Atherton State School and others.
Atherton is part of the Tablelands (East) - Kuranda statistical area in Queensland.
Atherton Details
| Postcode | 4883 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 7,724 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,099/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $641/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $280 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 94.2 km² |
| Population Density | 82/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,094 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 713 (9.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -17.2660801 |
| Longitude | 145.4858599 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1373 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Tablelands (East) - Kuranda |
| Local Government | Tablelands |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,307 (16.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 826 (10.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,627 (21.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,871 (24.2%) |
| 65+ years | 2,095 (27.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 791 (10.2%) |
| Asthma | 546 (7.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 437 (5.7%) |
| Diabetes | 429 (5.6%) |
| Cancer | 286 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 197 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 77 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 228 (7.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,309 (43.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,007 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 478 (15.8%) |
Schools in Atherton
Suburbs Near Atherton
Same Postcode (4883)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.