Capalaba vs Thorneside
Capalaba (median $825,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Thorneside ($943,750).
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Capalaba and Thorneside side by side
| Measure | Capalaba | Thorneside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $825,000 | $943,750 |
| Median unit | $560,000 | $517,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $248/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1040 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 18 |
| Transit score | 50 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 100 |
| Population | 18,002 | 3,877 |
| Median age | 39 | 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
Capalaba scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thorneside (1040) sits above Capalaba (1037).
- For buyers
- Capalaba is the lower entry point at $825,000 median, 13% 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
- Thorneside edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1037).
Capalaba vs Thorneside: common questions
Is Capalaba or Thorneside cheaper to buy in?
Capalaba has the lower median house price at $825,000, roughly 13% below Thorneside ($943,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Capalaba or Thorneside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thorneside scores 1040 vs 1037 in Capalaba. 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, Capalaba or Thorneside?
Capalaba scores 100/100 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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