Scarborough vs Thornlie
The verdict
Scarborough rates higher for education (79 vs 56). Thornlie rates higher for transport (92 vs 70). Scarborough is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 18.7 km).
Scores
ScarboroughThornlie
| Scarborough | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 82 |
| Transport | 70 | 92 |
| Education | 79 | 56 |
| Liveability | 88 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Scarborough | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,605 | 23,665 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,107 | $1,571 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.9% | 32.4% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 54.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Growth: Scarborough Moderate Growth · Thornlie Moderate Growth
Property
| Scarborough | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Scarborough | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,011 | 1,010 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Scarborough | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,109 | 992 |
See the full school list on each profile: Scarborough · Thornlie
Transport
| Scarborough | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 64 | 122 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Scarborough | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 7 |
| Parks | 13 | 45 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 56 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 307 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.8 km | 15.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 980 m | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 10.1 km |
Population & growth
| Scarborough | Thornlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,605 | 23,665 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,807 | 24,990 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,795 | 27,085 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.99% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Scarborough or Thornlie?
Scarborough and Thornlie have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Scarborough or Thornlie?
Scarborough has a higher average school ICSEA (Scarborough 1109 vs Thornlie 992; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Scarborough or Thornlie?
Thornlie has the higher transport score (Scarborough 70/100 vs Thornlie 92/100).
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