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Atherton vs Mareeba, QLD suburb comparison

Atherton for retirees and families; Mareeba for investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AthertonMareeba

Overall score

Atherton

65.1/100

Mareeba

44.8/100

Crime rate

Atherton

88.7 / 1k

Mareeba

95.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Atherton

117

Mareeba

0

Population

Atherton

7,724

Mareeba

11,825

Metric leadAtherton 4Mareeba 23 tiedacross 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryAthertonMareeba
Overall score65.1/10044.8/100
Housing (desirability)59.3/10066.7/100
Crime rate88.7 / 1k95.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools44
Parks & reserves1414
Walkability71.5/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities1170
Population7,72411,825
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/102/10

Comparison summary

Atherton is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Mareeba is a quieter established suburb with space and a country-town pace.

On the data, Atherton is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Mareeba answers with housing affordability and a larger local community.

Atherton suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Mareeba is the stronger match for investors.

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