Birkdale vs Thorneside
Thorneside (median $943,750) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Birkdale ($975,000).
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Birkdale and Thorneside side by side
| Measure | Birkdale | Thorneside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $975,000 | $943,750 |
| Median unit | $640,000 | $517,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1040 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 14,816 | 3,877 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1018 mm | 1018 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.4°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
Birkdale scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Birkdale (1042) sits above Thorneside (1040).
- For buyers
- Thorneside is the lower entry point at $943,750 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Birkdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1040). Birkdale also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Birkdale vs Thorneside: common questions
Is Birkdale or Thorneside cheaper to buy in?
Thorneside has the lower median house price at $943,750, roughly 3% below Birkdale ($975,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Birkdale or Thorneside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Birkdale scores 1042 vs 1040 in Thorneside. 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, Birkdale or Thorneside?
Birkdale scores 48/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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.
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