Overall score
Atherton
47.0/100
Innisfail
42.5/100
Atherton vs Innisfail, QLD Suburb Comparison
Atherton for value and schools; Innisfail for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AthertonInnisfail
Crime rate
Atherton
133.6 / 1k
Innisfail
153.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Atherton
131
Innisfail
114
Population
Atherton
7,724
Innisfail
1,091
Metric leadAtherton 9Innisfail 2across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Atherton | Innisfail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.0/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 133.6 / 1k | 153.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 6 |
| Walkability | 71.5/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 131 | 114 |
| Green cover | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| Population | 7,724 | 1,091 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Atherton is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Innisfail is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Atherton pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Innisfail is the better pick for schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Atherton, while Innisfail remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.