Cleveland vs Thornlands
The verdict
Cleveland rates higher for transport (91 vs 44). Cleveland is closer to the coast (980 m vs 2.3 km).
Scores
ClevelandThornlands
| Cleveland | Thornlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 60 |
| Transport | 91 | 44 |
| Education | 55 | 55 |
| Liveability | 90 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cleveland | Thornlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,850 | 19,263 |
| Median age | 51 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,430 | $2,218 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.6% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 67.2% | 71.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Cleveland — · Thornlands —
Property
| Cleveland | Thornlands | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $700 | $790 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cleveland | Thornlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 328 | 327 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 170 | 171 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,239 | 4,239 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cleveland | Thornlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,034 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cleveland · Thornlands
Transport
| Cleveland | Thornlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 44 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 84 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 89 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 960 m | 4.9 km |
Liveability
| Cleveland | Thornlands | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 5 |
| Parks | 66 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 17 | 31 |
| Swimming pools | 48 | 174 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 980 m | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.9 km | 25.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.6 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Cleveland | Thornlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,850 | 19,263 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,716 | 21,417 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 2.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cleveland or Thornlands?
Cleveland and Thornlands have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Cleveland or Thornlands?
Cleveland has a higher average school ICSEA (Cleveland 1034 vs Thornlands 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cleveland or Thornlands?
Cleveland has the higher transport score (Cleveland 91/100 vs Thornlands 44/100).
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