Atherton vs Trinity

Atherton and Trinity are two nearby Queensland areas with very different layouts. Trinity is much more walkable, with a score of 4.4 (somewhat walkable) compared to 2.4 (mostly car-dependent) in Atherton. This is reflected in the local amenities; 57% of Trinity homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, while only 26.7% of Atherton homes do. Trinity also has a much larger First Nations presence, with 23.6% of residents speaking a First Nations language compared to 6.3% in Atherton.

These two areas have tracked closely in some ways since 2011, as they share almost identical numbers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They are also very similar in terms of typical First Nations personal income, which sits at $559 in Atherton and $548 in Trinity. While Trinity has a higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion at 48.2%, First Nations household income is a little higher in Atherton at $1,310.