Degarra vs Thornton Beach
Thornton Beach scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thornton Beach (920) sits above Degarra (839). Thornton Beach skews owner-occupied (100%), Degarra runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Degarra and Thornton Beach side by side
| Measure | Degarra | Thornton Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 839 | 920 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 80 | 8 |
| Median age | 51 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2806 mm | 3965 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.8°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
- Thornton Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 839).
Degarra vs Thornton Beach: common questions
Does Degarra or Thornton Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thornton Beach scores 920 vs 839 in Degarra. 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, Degarra or Thornton Beach?
Thornton Beach scores 2/100 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.
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