Rockbank vs Thornhill Park
The verdict
Thornhill Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $601K versus $602K in Rockbank. Rockbank rates higher for liveability (47 vs 42). Thornhill Park rates higher for transport (87 vs 62). Rockbank is closer to the coast (20.8 km vs 23.0 km).
Scores
| Rockbank | Thornhill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 64 |
| Transport | 62 | 87 |
| Education | 60 | 62 |
| Liveability | 47 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rockbank | Thornhill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,583 | 3,066 |
| Median age | 31 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,781 | $2,005 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 45.1% |
| Born in Australia | 47.9% | 47.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Rockbank High Growth · Thornhill Park High Growth
Property
| Rockbank | Thornhill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $602K | $601K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -6.6% | -1.2% |
| 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
| Rockbank | Thornhill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 24 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,045 | 913 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 581 | 978 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,045 | 946 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,060 | 11,840 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rockbank | Thornhill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,028 | 1,008 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rockbank · Thornhill Park
Transport
| Rockbank | Thornhill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 97 | 70 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 950 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Rockbank | Thornhill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 20 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.8 km | 23.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.4 km | 30.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.6 km | 17.0 km |
Population & growth
| Rockbank | Thornhill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,583 | 3,066 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,174 | 6,142 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,882 | 6,982 |
| Annual growth rate | 18.97% | 18.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rockbank or Thornhill Park?
Rockbank has the higher residential safety score (Rockbank 24/100 vs Thornhill Park 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Rockbank or Thornhill Park?
Thornhill Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $601K versus $602K.
Which has better schools, Rockbank or Thornhill Park?
Rockbank has a higher average school ICSEA (Rockbank 1028 vs Thornhill Park 1008; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rockbank or Thornhill Park?
Thornhill Park has the higher transport score (Rockbank 62/100 vs Thornhill Park 87/100).
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