Atherton vs Mareeba

Atherton and Mareeba are nearby Queensland areas with very different layouts. Mareeba is far more concentrated, with far more homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (46.2% compared to 25.5% in Atherton), health services, and parks. This is reflected in the street connectivity, which is far higher in Mareeba. In contrast, Atherton has a higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion (38.6% versus 32.3% in Mareeba) and First Nations personal income is a little higher there.

Both areas are almost identical in the share of people who speak a First Nations language, at around 6%. They are also alike in their lack of public transport, with no homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While both are mostly car-dependent, Mareeba has a slightly higher walkability score. This higher score is consistent with a far higher number of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed.