Tahmoor vs Thirlmere
The verdict
Tahmoor is more affordable, with a median house price of $964K versus $971K in Thirlmere. Tahmoor rates higher for transport (83 vs 64). Tahmoor is closer to the coast (32.4 km vs 36.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Thirlmere rates higher (93 vs 72/100 in Tahmoor).
Scores
| Tahmoor | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 50 |
| Transport | 83 | 64 |
| Education | 39 | 39 |
| Liveability | 53 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tahmoor | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,777 | 4,986 |
| Median age | 34 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,739 | $1,708 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.5% | 20.9% |
| Born in Australia | 84.7% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Tahmoor High Growth · Thirlmere High Growth
Property
| Tahmoor | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $964K | $971K |
| Median unit price | $694K | $738K |
| House price YoY | 6.7% | 1.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Tahmoor | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 87 | 40 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 69 | 80 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 692 | 381 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,612 | 2,547 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tahmoor | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Tahmoor · Thirlmere
Transport
| Tahmoor | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 64 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 146 | 149 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 580 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Tahmoor | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 5 |
| Parks | 8 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.4 km | 36.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.2 km | 70.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.8 km | 20.5 km |
Population & growth
| Tahmoor | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,777 | 4,986 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,845 | 5,908 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,919 | 6,835 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.33% | 4.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Tahmoor or Thirlmere?
Thirlmere has the higher residential safety score (Tahmoor 72/100 vs Thirlmere 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Tahmoor or Thirlmere?
Tahmoor is more affordable, with a median house price of $964K versus $971K.
Which has better schools, Tahmoor or Thirlmere?
Tahmoor has a higher average school ICSEA (Tahmoor 997 vs Thirlmere 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Tahmoor or Thirlmere?
Tahmoor has the higher transport score (Tahmoor 83/100 vs Thirlmere 64/100).
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