Thornbury
VIC 3071 · Darebin
19,005 (2021) → 20,078 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Thornbury is a high growth suburb in Darebin, VIC 3071, about 7km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.42M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is about 11km inland. Thornbury has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 48/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3071 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Greece (4.18%), England (2.89%), Italy (2.88%), New Zealand (2.17%), India (1.17%)
Top languages: Greek (8%), Italian (4.21%), Arabic (1.74%), Vietnamese (1.14%), Mandarin (1.05%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1087 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wales Street Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1140
- Holy Spirit SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1107
- Thornbury Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1093
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1089
- Virtual School VictoriaCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1073
- Thornbury High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1067
- Penders Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1021
- Fitzroy Community School - Thornbury CampusPrimary · Independent
- Croxton School-Transition Learning CentreCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Preston South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1127
- St John's College PrestonCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1066
- Santa Maria CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1110
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1090
- Parade College - Preston CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.6km
- Northcote Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1166
- Croxton SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1008
- Bell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1165
- Preston High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1104
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1110
- Westgarth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1204
- SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL- PrestonSecondary · Independent · 2km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Thornbury
Is Thornbury safe?
Thornbury has a residential safety score of 48/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,451 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Thornbury?
In Thornbury, the .
How far is Thornbury from Melbourne CBD?
Thornbury is about 7.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Thornbury?
Thornbury has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1084 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Thornbury?
Thornbury has a transport score of 100/100 and 63 bus stops.