Huntingdale vs Thornlie

Thornlie scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Huntingdale (1010) sits above Thornlie (1003).

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Huntingdale and Thornlie side by side

MeasureHuntingdaleThornlie
Price and market
Median house–$605,000
Median unit–$353,000
Renting
Owner occupied78.0%76.0%
Renter occupied19.0%21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10101003
Lifestyle and people
Walk score418
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population9,02123,665
Median age3538
Climate
Annual rainfall765 mm732 mm
Mean max, January32.0°C32.2°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
Huntingdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1003).

Huntingdale vs Thornlie: common questions

Does Huntingdale or Thornlie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Huntingdale scores 1010 vs 1003 in Thornlie. 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, Huntingdale or Thornlie?

Thornlie scores 18/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.