Overall score
Atherton
47.0/100
Mareeba
34.7/100
Atherton vs Mareeba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Atherton for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AthertonMareeba
Crime rate
Atherton
133.6 / 1k
Mareeba
150.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Atherton
131
Mareeba
17
Population
Atherton
7,724
Mareeba
11,825
Metric leadAtherton 5Mareeba 24 tiedacross 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 | Mareeba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.0/100 | 34.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 133.6 / 1k | 150.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 14 |
| Walkability | 71.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 131 | 17 |
| Green cover | 3.7% | 20.0% |
| Population | 7,724 | 11,825 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Atherton is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Mareeba is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Atherton is stronger for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Mareeba answers with housing affordability and a larger local community.
Atherton suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mareeba is the stronger match for investors.
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.