Delburn vs Thorpdale
Thorpdale 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 Thorpdale (984) sits above Delburn (958). Delburn skews owner-occupied (100%), Thorpdale runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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Delburn and Thorpdale side by side
| Measure | Delburn | Thorpdale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 37 | 475 |
| Median age | 59 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 891 mm | 949 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 24.4°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
- Thorpdale edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 958). Delburn also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Delburn vs Thorpdale: common questions
Does Delburn or Thorpdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thorpdale scores 984 vs 958 in Delburn. 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, Delburn or Thorpdale?
Thorpdale 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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