Alexandra Hills vs Thorneside
The verdict
Alexandra Hills rates higher for liveability (93 vs 74). Thorneside rates higher for transport (93 vs 55). Thorneside is closer to the coast (600 m vs 3.7 km).
Scores
Alexandra HillsThorneside
| Alexandra Hills | Thorneside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 76 |
| Transport | 55 | 93 |
| Education | 51 | 57 |
| Liveability | 93 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alexandra Hills | Thorneside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,472 | 3,877 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,829 | $1,488 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 31.7% |
| Born in Australia | 77.1% | 76.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Alexandra Hills — · Thorneside —
Property
| Alexandra Hills | Thorneside | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Alexandra Hills | Thorneside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 328 | 335 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 170 | 181 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,239 | 4,239 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alexandra Hills | Thorneside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alexandra Hills · Thorneside
Transport
| Alexandra Hills | Thorneside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 112 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 770 m |
Liveability
| Alexandra Hills | Thorneside | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 28 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 209 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.7 km | 600 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.3 km | 17.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 3.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Alexandra Hills | Thorneside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,472 | 3,877 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,954 | 3,969 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 0.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alexandra Hills or Thorneside?
Alexandra Hills and Thorneside have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Alexandra Hills or Thorneside?
Thorneside has a higher average school ICSEA (Alexandra Hills 1009 vs Thorneside 1059; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alexandra Hills or Thorneside?
Thorneside has the higher transport score (Alexandra Hills 55/100 vs Thorneside 93/100).
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