Thorneside vs Wellington Point
The verdict
Wellington Point rates higher for liveability (86 vs 74). Thorneside has a shorter estimated CBD commute (43 vs 51 min).
Scores
ThornesideWellington Point
| Thorneside | Wellington Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 80 |
| Transport | 93 | 90 |
| Education | 57 | 61 |
| Liveability | 74 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Thorneside | Wellington Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,877 | 12,661 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,488 | $2,197 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.7% | 36.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 73.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Thorneside — · Wellington Point —
Property
| Thorneside | Wellington Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Thorneside | Wellington Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 335 | 324 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 181 | 174 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,239 | 4,239 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Thorneside | Wellington Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,048 |
See the full school list on each profile: Thorneside · Wellington Point
Transport
| Thorneside | Wellington Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 90 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 770 m | 190 m |
Liveability
| Thorneside | Wellington Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 16 |
| Parks | 16 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | 209 | 464 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 600 m | 610 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.4 km | 21.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.9 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Thorneside | Wellington Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,877 | 12,661 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,969 | 13,025 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.59% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Thorneside or Wellington Point?
Thorneside and Wellington Point have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Thorneside or Wellington Point?
Thorneside has a higher average school ICSEA (Thorneside 1059 vs Wellington Point 1048; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Thorneside or Wellington Point?
Thorneside has the higher transport score (Thorneside 93/100 vs Wellington Point 90/100).
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