Thornton vs Woodberry
The verdict
Woodberry is more affordable, with a median house price of $695K versus $851K in Thornton. Thornton rates higher for transport (87 vs 58). Woodberry is closer to the coast (15.5 km vs 19.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Thornton rates higher (51 vs 31/100 in Woodberry).
Scores
| Thornton | Woodberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 47 |
| Transport | 87 | 58 |
| Education | 41 | 30 |
| Liveability | 67 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Thornton | Woodberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,690 | 3,024 |
| Median age | 32 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,051 | $1,187 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.8% | 11.9% |
| Born in Australia | 88.1% | 86.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Thornton High Growth · Woodberry Stable
Property
| Thornton | Woodberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $851K | $695K |
| Median unit price | $705K | $483K |
| House price YoY | 21.8% | 14.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Thornton | Woodberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 225 | 331 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 281 | 298 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 711 | 1,257 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,501 | 7,044 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Thornton | Woodberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 858 |
See the full school list on each profile: Thornton · Woodberry
Transport
| Thornton | Woodberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 58 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 310 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Thornton | Woodberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 81 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.1 km | 15.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 127.7 km | 127.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Thornton | Woodberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,690 | 3,024 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,325 | 3,066 |
| Projected 2041 | 23,324 | 3,200 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.66% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Thornton or Woodberry?
Thornton has the higher residential safety score (Thornton 51/100 vs Woodberry 31/100).
Which is more affordable, Thornton or Woodberry?
Woodberry is more affordable, with a median house price of $695K versus $851K.
Which has better schools, Thornton or Woodberry?
Thornton has a higher average school ICSEA (Thornton 991 vs Woodberry 858; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Thornton or Woodberry?
Thornton has the higher transport score (Thornton 87/100 vs Woodberry 58/100).
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