Metford vs Thornton
The verdict
Metford is more affordable, with a median house price of $739K versus $828K in Thornton. Metford rates higher for liveability (78 vs 67). Thornton rates higher for education (41 vs 35). Thornton is closer to the coast (19.1 km vs 22.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Thornton rates higher (51 vs 33/100 in Metford).
Scores
| Metford | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 66 |
| Transport | 92 | 87 |
| Education | 35 | 41 |
| Liveability | 78 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Metford | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,707 | 10,690 |
| Median age | 35 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,484 | $2,051 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.0% | 24.8% |
| Born in Australia | 86.0% | 88.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Metford Stable · Thornton High Growth
Property
| Metford | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $739K | $828K |
| Median unit price | $510K | $692K |
| House price YoY | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Metford | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 255 | 225 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 382 | 281 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,147 | 711 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,770 | 7,605 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Metford | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Metford · Thornton
Transport
| Metford | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 87 |
| Train stations | 2 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 73 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 810 m | 310 m |
Liveability
| Metford | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 3 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 19.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 128.5 km | 127.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Metford | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,707 | 10,690 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,781 | 13,325 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,946 | 23,324 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.39% | 5.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Metford or Thornton?
Thornton has the higher residential safety score (Metford 33/100 vs Thornton 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Metford or Thornton?
Metford is more affordable, with a median house price of $739K versus $828K.
Which has better schools, Metford or Thornton?
Thornton has a higher average school ICSEA (Metford 954 vs Thornton 987; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Metford or Thornton?
Metford has the higher transport score (Metford 92/100 vs Thornton 87/100).
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