Atherton vs Carrington
The verdict
Atherton rates higher for liveability (54 vs 19). Carrington rates higher for education (52 vs 40). Atherton is closer to the coast (41.7 km vs 46.6 km).
Scores
AthertonCarrington
| Atherton | Carrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 22 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 52 |
| Liveability | 54 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Atherton | Carrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,724 | 191 |
| Median age | 46 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,099 | $1,812 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.9% | 37.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 75.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Atherton — · Carrington —
Property
| Atherton | Carrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $510 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Atherton | Carrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,657 | 1,571 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 440 | 524 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,580 | 7,580 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Atherton | Carrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Atherton · Carrington
Transport
| Atherton | Carrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1236.2 km | 1235.4 km |
Liveability
| Atherton | Carrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 0 |
| Parks | 16 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.7 km | 46.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1373.3 km | 1372.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 260 m | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Atherton | Carrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,724 | 191 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,201 | 203 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.51% | 1.53% |
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