QLD4883· Pop. 8,949Tablelands

ATHERTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

7.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ATHERTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$496/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.13%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

ATHERTON is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 7.8%
Consistent annual growth of 5.3%
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,153/wk

$41k taxable p.a.

Renters

34.6%

61.4% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

11.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.1%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1367.5 km

Regional

Days on market

47 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

55.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

99/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4883

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1022

Atherton State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 903

🎓Secondary (1)

Atherton State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 963

📚Combined (1)

Jubilee Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1017

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

90/ 100

3.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

976ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

5/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

low

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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