Atherton, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,576 Population 2/sq mi density

2,510 ft Elevation 765 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$21,666 median income, 5.0% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$157,800 home value, $789/mo rent

Atherton, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,666

71% below

$21,666 per capita

Home Value

$157,800

44% below

Median Rent

$789/mo

32% below

Unemployment

5.0%

39% above

Avg Temperature

63°F

302 sunny days/yr

Is Atherton a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Atherton residents earn a median household income of $21,666 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,666. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 720 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Atherton is $157,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $789/month.

Climate & Weather

Atherton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,576

Median Age46.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born13.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$21,666

Per Capita$21,666

Unemployment5.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$417

Housing

C+

Home Value$157,800

Rent$789

Ownership61.5%

Housing Units3,030

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days302/yr

Rain91.5 in/yr

Elevation2,510 ft

Did You Know?

13.6% of residents are foreign-born.