Atherton, Queensland

Atherton
The main street of Atherton
Atherton
Interactive map of Atherton
Coordinates: 17°15′57″S 145°28′41″E / 17.2658°S 145.4780°E / -17.2658; 145.4780 (Atherton (town centre))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
94.1 km2 (36.3 sq mi)
Elevation
752 m (2,467 ft)
Population
 • Total7,724 (2021 census)
 • Density82.08/km2 (212.59/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4883
Mean max temp25.6 °C (78.1 °F)
Mean min temp15.3 °C (59.5 °F)
Annual rainfall1,387 mm (54.6 in)
Localities around Atherton
Watsonville Tolga Kairi
Watsonville Atherton East Barron
Carrington Wongabel East Barron

Atherton is a rural town and locality in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Atherton had a population of 7,724 people.