Langford vs Thornlie
Langford scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thornlie (1003) sits above Langford (995). Thornlie skews owner-occupied (76%), Langford runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Langford and Thornlie side by side
| Measure | Langford | Thornlie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $605,000 |
| Median unit | – | $353,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,505 | 23,665 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.2°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
- Thornlie edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 995).
Langford vs Thornlie: common questions
Does Langford or Thornlie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thornlie scores 1003 vs 995 in Langford. 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, Langford or Thornlie?
Langford scores 28/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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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