Ballajura vs Thornlie
The verdict
Thornlie rates higher for liveability (93 vs 67). Ballajura is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 18.7 km).
Scores
BallajuraThornlie
| Ballajura | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 82 |
| Transport | 70 | 92 |
| Education | 51 | 56 |
| Liveability | 67 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballajura | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,459 | 23,665 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,726 | $1,571 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 32.4% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 54.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Ballajura High Growth · Thornlie Moderate Growth
Property
| Ballajura | 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
| Ballajura | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,008 | 1,010 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballajura | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 7 |
| Government | 5 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 992 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballajura · Thornlie
Transport
| Ballajura | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 77 | 122 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Ballajura | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 28 | 45 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 56 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 307 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.6 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.7 km | 15.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.3 km | 10.1 km |
Population & growth
| Ballajura | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,459 | 23,665 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,120 | 24,990 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,282 | 27,085 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.88% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballajura or Thornlie?
Ballajura and Thornlie have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Ballajura or Thornlie?
Thornlie has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballajura 985 vs Thornlie 992; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballajura or Thornlie?
Thornlie has the higher transport score (Ballajura 70/100 vs Thornlie 92/100).
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