Atherton, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Atherton, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Atherton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Tablelands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.27007 |
| Longitude | 145.48193 |
| Population | 7,576 |
| Density | 80.5 /km² |
| Area | 94.1 km² |
| Elevation | 765 m |
| Postcode | 4883 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1373 km northwest |
Atherton is a locality in the Tablelands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,576. The locality covers an area of 94.1 km², giving a population density of about 80.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 765 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1373 km northwest of Brisbane. Atherton is located at 17.2701°S, 145.4819°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4883. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Atherton rests on the Atherton Tablelands, a verdant plateau that rises serenely from the coastal plains, its undulating topography a quilt of rich, red earth. It lies 261.0 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 330°T), and is situated 9.4 km south of Tolga. Here, the air itself carries a peculiar crispness, a refreshing departure from the humid embrace of the tropics below, and the light, especially as it softens towards evening, paints the scattered dairy farms and emerald pastures in hues of burnished copper and rose. The landscape is a gentle succession of rounded hills, their slopes often cloaked in a mosaic of rainforest remnants and cultivated fields, where the distinct, almost geometric patterns of sugar cane fields meet the wilder, untamed edges of the bush. The very soil here seems to hum with a quiet fertility, a profound generosity that has shaped the character of this place.
The story of Atherton is deeply entwined with the rich volcanic soils that define its agricultural prowess, a legacy that began with early settlers drawn to the promise of fertile land. This fertile ground became the engine of its economy, fostering a thriving dairy industry that continues to define its rural character, alongside significant crops like maize, peanuts, and avocados, each adding its own hue to the local harvest. The town itself, a bustling centre for the surrounding agricultural communities, possesses a quiet self-assurance, a place where the pace of life feels measured and the conversations in the local cafes often turn to the weather and the yield. Atherton is also a gateway to the natural wonders of the Tablelands, a launching point for travellers eager to explore the cascading waterfalls and ancient rainforests that lie within easy reach, their cool, shaded depths offering a profound contrast to the sun-drenched expanses of the farms.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Atherton, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Atherton, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Atherton includes the postcode (4883), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Tablelands Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Atherton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |