Capalaba West vs Thorneside
Capalaba West 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 West (1037).
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Capalaba West and Thorneside side by side
| Measure | Capalaba West | Thorneside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $943,750 |
| Median unit | – | $517,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 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 | – | 3,877 |
| Median age | – | 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
- 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
- Thorneside edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1037).
Capalaba West vs Thorneside: common questions
Does Capalaba West or Thorneside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thorneside scores 1040 vs 1037 in Capalaba West. 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 West or Thorneside?
Capalaba West 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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