Buxton vs Thirlmere
Buxton (median $867,500) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Thirlmere ($982,500). Over the past year, Buxton (+6.4%) ran 0.2 percentage points ahead of Thirlmere (+6.2%) on house-price growth.
Buying in Buxton or Thirlmere?
Selling in Buxton? The free selling guide
Buxton and Thirlmere side by side
| Measure | Buxton | Thirlmere |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $867,500 | $982,500 |
| Median unit | $380,160 | $367,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | +6.4% | +6.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $790/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 978 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 2 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 45 |
| Population | 2,071 | 4,986 |
| Median age | 33 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 764 mm | 755 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 28.1°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
Buxton scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thirlmere (978) sits above Buxton (960). Buxton skews owner-occupied (83%), Thirlmere runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Buxton is the lower entry point at $867,500 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Buxton carries both higher gross yield (4.74% vs 3.70%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Thirlmere edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 960).
Buxton vs Thirlmere: common questions
Is Buxton or Thirlmere cheaper to buy in?
Buxton has the lower median house price at $867,500, roughly 12% below Thirlmere ($982,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Buxton or Thirlmere?
Over the past 12 months, Buxton grew +6.4% vs +6.2% in Thirlmere, a gap of 0.2 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 Buxton or Thirlmere have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thirlmere scores 978 vs 960 in Buxton. 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, Buxton or Thirlmere?
Buxton scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Buxton or Thirlmere?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.74% in Buxton vs 3.70% in Thirlmere. 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Buxton with
Choosing between Buxton and Thirlmere?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.