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Atherton

622 km²

Fewer than 60% of similar areas have a larger First Nations population than Atherton. This Tablelands town is a predominantly car-dependent community where most residents live far from essential services. While it serves as a regional hub, the typical person here relies on a vehicle for daily needs rather than walking. It is a place where a young First Nations population is carving out a path, though many still face higher unemployment than the national average.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community in Atherton is notably young, with a typical age of 23. While 38.6% finished Year 12—which is higher than in most similar areas—the unemployment rate of 14.0% remains a little above the national figure.

919 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

38.6% Year 12 Here 38.6% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

14.0% Unemployment Here 14.0% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$559 Median income Here $559 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,310 Household income Here $1,310 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Atherton is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. Only 26.7% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

2.4 Walk score

2.8 Types ≤15 min