Normanhurst vs Thornleigh
The verdict
Thornleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.87M versus $1.91M in Normanhurst. Normanhurst is closer to the coast (17.5 km vs 18.6 km).
Scores
| Normanhurst | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 94 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 94 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Normanhurst | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,387 | 8,898 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,590 | $2,681 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.6% | 63.5% |
| Born in Australia | 63.0% | 61.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Normanhurst Stable · Thornleigh Stable
Property
| Normanhurst | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.91M | $1.87M |
| Median unit price | $1.32M | $896K |
| House price YoY | -14.7% | -10.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,250 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Normanhurst | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 37 | 90 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 19 | 67 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 186 | 180 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,840 | 2,855 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Normanhurst | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,170 | 1,139 |
See the full school list on each profile: Normanhurst · Thornleigh
Transport
| Normanhurst | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 88 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 970 m |
Liveability
| Normanhurst | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 11 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 103 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.5 km | 18.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.5 km | 20.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Normanhurst | Thornleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,387 | 8,898 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,575 | 9,208 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,630 | 9,299 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Normanhurst or Thornleigh?
Normanhurst and Thornleigh have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Normanhurst or Thornleigh?
Thornleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.87M versus $1.91M.
Which has better schools, Normanhurst or Thornleigh?
Normanhurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Normanhurst 1170 vs Thornleigh 1139; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Normanhurst or Thornleigh?
Normanhurst and Thornleigh have similar transport scores.
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