Beresfield vs Thornton
Beresfield (median $716,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Thornton ($825,000). Over the past year, Beresfield (+14.1%) ran 9.7 percentage points ahead of Thornton (+4.4%) on house-price growth.
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Beresfield and Thornton side by side
| Measure | Beresfield | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $716,000 | $825,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +14.1% | +4.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $510/wk | $510/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,267 | 10,690 |
| Median age | 39 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 951 mm | 951 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°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
Beresfield scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thornton (967) sits above Beresfield (964).
- For buyers
- Beresfield is the lower entry point at $716,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Beresfield carries both higher gross yield (4.94% vs 4.29%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Thornton edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 964). Thornton also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Beresfield vs Thornton: common questions
Is Beresfield or Thornton cheaper to buy in?
Beresfield has the lower median house price at $716,000, roughly 13% below Thornton ($825,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Beresfield or Thornton?
Over the past 12 months, Beresfield grew +14.1% vs +4.4% in Thornton, a gap of 9.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Beresfield or Thornton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thornton scores 967 vs 964 in Beresfield. 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.
Which is more walkable, Beresfield or Thornton?
Beresfield scores 14/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Beresfield or Thornton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.94% in Beresfield vs 4.29% in Thornton. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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