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Atherton

622 km²

Atherton has seen steady growth in its population and First Nations community since 2011. It is a regional hub in the Tablelands where many residents rely on cars to get around. While it serves as a central point for the area, much of the landscape is spread out, making it less walkable than the state average. The town balances its role as a service centre with a significant and relatively young First Nations population.

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First Nations

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There are 919 First Nations people in Atherton, a larger number than in about 77% of similar areas. This community is notably young, with a typical age of 23, and 38.6% have finished Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

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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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4, far below the Queensland figure of 5.0. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (25.5%) or health services (26.4%), and no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.

2.4 Walk score

2.8 Types ≤15 min