Atherton vs East Barron
The verdict
Atherton rates higher for liveability (54 vs 22). East Barron rates higher for education (49 vs 40). East Barron is closer to the coast (39.7 km vs 41.7 km).
Scores
AthertonEast Barron
| Atherton | East Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 22 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 49 |
| Liveability | 54 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Atherton | East Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,724 | 278 |
| Median age | 46 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,099 | $1,542 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.9% | 32.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Atherton — · East Barron —
Property
| Atherton | East Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | East Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,657 | 1,799 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 440 | 360 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,580 | 7,580 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Atherton | East Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · East Barron
Transport
| Atherton | East Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1229.7 km |
Liveability
| Atherton | East Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 16 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.7 km | 39.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1373.3 km | 1366.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 260 m | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Atherton | East Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,724 | 278 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,201 | 294 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.51% | 1.41% |
Common questions
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