Fraser Rise vs Thornhill Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $695,000 and $600,700. Fraser Rise edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Thornhill Park (median $600,700) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Fraser Rise ($695,000).
Fraser Rise scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fraser Rise (1030) sits above Thornhill Park (1006). Fraser Rise skews owner-occupied (82%), Thornhill Park runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
For buyers
Thornhill Park is the lower entry point at $600,700 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
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
Fraser Rise edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1006).
Common questions
Is Fraser Rise or Thornhill Park cheaper to buy in?
Thornhill Park has the lower median house price at $600,700, roughly 16% below Fraser Rise ($695,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fraser Rise or Thornhill Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fraser Rise scores 1030 vs 1006 in Thornhill Park. 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, Fraser Rise or Thornhill Park?
Fraser Rise scores 6/100 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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