Clay Wells vs Thornlea
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thornlea (999) sits above Clay Wells (996). Thornlea skews owner-occupied (94%), Clay Wells runs more rental-dense (33% owner).
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Clay Wells and Thornlea side by side
| Measure | Clay Wells | Thornlea |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 33.0% | 94.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 31 | 46 |
| Median age | 45 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 661 mm | 675 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 24.9°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
- Thornlea edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 996). Thornlea also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 83%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Clay Wells vs Thornlea: common questions
Does Clay Wells or Thornlea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thornlea scores 999 vs 996 in Clay Wells. 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.
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