Reservoir vs Thornbury
The verdict
Reservoir is more affordable, with a median house price of $913K versus $1.42M in Thornbury. Thornbury rates higher for education (88 vs 72). Thornbury is closer to the coast (11.2 km vs 15.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Thornbury rates higher (48 vs 43/100 in Reservoir).
Scores
| Reservoir | Thornbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 96 |
| Transport | 100 | 100 |
| Education | 72 | 88 |
| Liveability | 92 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Reservoir | Thornbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,096 | 19,005 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,541 | $1,971 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.4% | 65.5% |
| Born in Australia | 59.0% | 70.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Reservoir High Growth · Thornbury High Growth
Property
| Reservoir | Thornbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $913K | $1.42M |
| Median unit price | $624K | $639K |
| House price YoY | 1.9% | -5.9% |
| 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
Safety
| Reservoir | Thornbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 752 | 579 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 568 | 842 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 405 | 200 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,378 | 7,451 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Reservoir | Thornbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 16 | 10 |
| Government | 9 | 7 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,016 | 1,081 |
See the full school list on each profile: Reservoir · Thornbury
Transport
| Reservoir | Thornbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 310 | 63 |
| Light rail stops | 11 | 19 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 520 m | 450 m |
Liveability
| Reservoir | Thornbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 11 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 36 | 40 |
| Parks | 63 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 44 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 98 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.7 km | 11.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.9 km | 7.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Reservoir | Thornbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 51,096 | 19,005 |
| Estimated 2025 | 55,063 | 20,078 |
| Projected 2041 | 68,924 | 25,636 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Reservoir or Thornbury?
Thornbury has the higher residential safety score (Reservoir 43/100 vs Thornbury 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Reservoir or Thornbury?
Reservoir is more affordable, with a median house price of $913K versus $1.42M.
Which has better schools, Reservoir or Thornbury?
Thornbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Reservoir 1016 vs Thornbury 1081; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Reservoir or Thornbury?
Reservoir and Thornbury have similar transport scores.
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