Cleveland vs Thornlands
Thornlands (median $920,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Cleveland ($1,025,000).
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Cleveland and Thornlands side by side
| Measure | Cleveland | Thornlands |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,025,000 | $920,000 |
| Median unit | $695,000 | $575,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $675/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1040 | 1031 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 19,263 |
| Median age | – | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1144 mm | 1144 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.3°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
Cleveland scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cleveland (1040) sits above Thornlands (1031).
- For buyers
- Thornlands is the lower entry point at $920,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Thornlands offers the higher gross rental yield (3.84% vs 3.50%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Cleveland edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1031).
Cleveland vs Thornlands: common questions
Is Cleveland or Thornlands cheaper to buy in?
Thornlands has the lower median house price at $920,000, roughly 10% below Cleveland ($1,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cleveland or Thornlands have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cleveland scores 1040 vs 1031 in Thornlands. 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, Cleveland or Thornlands?
Cleveland scores 32/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Cleveland or Thornlands?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Thornlands vs 3.50% in Cleveland. 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.
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