Baldivis vs Thornlie
The verdict
Thornlie rates higher for transport (92 vs 25). Baldivis is closer to the coast (8.1 km vs 18.7 km).
Scores
BaldivisThornlie
| Baldivis | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 82 |
| Transport | 25 | 92 |
| Education | 41 | 56 |
| Liveability | 81 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baldivis | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,697 | 23,665 |
| Median age | 31 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,096 | $1,571 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.4% | 32.4% |
| Born in Australia | 63.3% | 54.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Baldivis High Growth · Thornlie Moderate Growth
Property
| Baldivis | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Baldivis | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,011 | 1,010 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baldivis | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 7 |
| Government | 10 | 5 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | 992 |
See the full school list on each profile: Baldivis · Thornlie
Transport
| Baldivis | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 155 | 122 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 139 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.9 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Baldivis | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 7 |
| Parks | 112 | 45 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 56 |
| Swimming pools | 70 | 307 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.2 km | 15.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 10.1 km |
Population & growth
| Baldivis | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,697 | 23,665 |
| Estimated 2025 | 54,517 | 24,990 |
| Projected 2041 | 119,677 | 27,085 |
| Annual growth rate | 9.66% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Baldivis or Thornlie?
Baldivis and Thornlie have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Baldivis or Thornlie?
Baldivis has a higher average school ICSEA (Baldivis 1004 vs Thornlie 992; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Baldivis or Thornlie?
Thornlie has the higher transport score (Baldivis 25/100 vs Thornlie 92/100).
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