Thornleigh vs Westleigh
The verdict
Thornleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.87M versus $2.03M in Westleigh. Thornleigh rates higher for transport (96 vs 61). Thornleigh has a shorter estimated CBD commute (48 vs 78 min).
Scores
ThornleighWestleigh
| Thornleigh | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 80 |
| Transport | 96 | 61 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 93 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Thornleigh | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,898 | 4,501 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,681 | $3,021 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.5% | 62.8% |
| Born in Australia | 61.9% | 65.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Thornleigh Stable · Westleigh Stable
Property
| Thornleigh | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.87M | $2.03M |
| Median unit price | $896K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -10.3% | 6.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Thornleigh | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 90 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 67 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 180 | 22 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,855 | 511 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Thornleigh | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,139 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Thornleigh · Westleigh
Transport
| Thornleigh | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 61 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 88 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 970 m | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Thornleigh | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 15 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 103 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.6 km | 19.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.2 km | 21.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Thornleigh | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,898 | 4,501 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,208 | 4,658 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,299 | 4,704 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Thornleigh or Westleigh?
Thornleigh and Westleigh have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Thornleigh or Westleigh?
Thornleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.87M versus $2.03M.
Which has better public transport, Thornleigh or Westleigh?
Thornleigh has the higher transport score (Thornleigh 96/100 vs Westleigh 61/100).
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