Atherton

QLD

Atherton is a growing suburb in QLD with 12,472 residents.

SA2 code: 306051166
State: QLD

Population

12,472

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+6.9%

3yr: +4.7% · 10yr: +14.9%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$280/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,208/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Atherton (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +4.7%5yr: +6.9%10yr: +14.9%Total: +41.1%

Population grew from 8,842 to 12,472 over 24 years, averaging 1.4% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 3.1%

Almost entirely detached houses (88.3%), mixed tenure (69% own or mortgage), built for families (48% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 88%

3,882 houses299 townhouses213 apartments

Tenure

Owned 42%

Mortgage 27%

Renting 31%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

194 (4.4%)

2 bed

775 (17.7%)

3 bed

2,090 (47.8%)

4 bed

1,095 (25.1%)

5 bed

180 (4.1%)

6+ bed

34 (0.8%)

Atherton

Population over time — Atherton (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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