Collinswood vs Thorngate
The verdict
Collinswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.94M versus $2.15M in Thorngate. Thorngate rates higher for transport (85 vs 78). Thorngate has a shorter estimated CBD commute (22 vs 26 min).
Scores
CollinswoodThorngate
| Collinswood | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 86 |
| Transport | 78 | 85 |
| Education | 84 | 85 |
| Liveability | 82 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Collinswood | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,496 | 180 |
| Median age | 36 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,927 | $3,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.7% | 62.8% |
| Born in Australia | 64.3% | 63.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Collinswood Stable · Thorngate Moderate Growth
Property
| Collinswood | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.94M | $2.15M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $335 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Collinswood | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 401 | 556 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 67 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,874 | 56,111 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Collinswood | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Collinswood · Thorngate
Transport
| Collinswood | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Collinswood | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.3 km | 9.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.7 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Collinswood | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,496 | 180 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,501 | 191 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,615 | 207 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.08% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Collinswood or Thorngate?
Collinswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.94M versus $2.15M.
Which has better public transport, Collinswood or Thorngate?
Thorngate has the higher transport score (Collinswood 78/100 vs Thorngate 85/100).
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