Atherton vs Wongabel
The verdict
Atherton rates higher for liveability (54 vs 19). Atherton is closer to the coast (41.7 km vs 48.4 km).
Scores
AthertonWongabel
| Atherton | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 38 |
| 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 | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,724 | 251 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,099 | $1,478 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.9% | 20.2% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 86.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 3.1 |
Growth: Atherton — · Wongabel —
Property
| Atherton | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,657 | 1,594 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 440 | 398 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,580 | 7,580 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Atherton | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Wongabel
Transport
| Atherton | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1231.6 km |
Liveability
| Atherton | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 48.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1373.3 km | 1368.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 260 m | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Atherton | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,724 | 251 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,201 | 265 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.51% | 1.37% |
Common questions
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