Beckenham vs Thornlie
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beckenham (1005) sits above Thornlie (1003). Thornlie skews owner-occupied (76%), Beckenham runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
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Beckenham and Thornlie side by side
| Measure | Beckenham | Thornlie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $605,000 |
| Median unit | – | $353,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 18 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 9,092 | 23,665 |
| Median age | 34 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Beckenham edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 1003).
Beckenham vs Thornlie: common questions
Does Beckenham or Thornlie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beckenham scores 1005 vs 1003 in Thornlie. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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