Medindie vs Thorngate
Thorngate scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 78/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Medindie (1085) sits above Thorngate (1081).
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Medindie and Thorngate side by side
| Measure | Medindie | Thorngate |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $440/wk | $275/wk |
| Unit rent | $625/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1085 | 1081 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | 78 |
| Transit score | 50 | 50 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,175 | 180 |
| Median age | 45 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 485 mm | 485 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
- Medindie edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1081).
Medindie vs Thorngate: common questions
Does Medindie or Thorngate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Medindie scores 1085 vs 1081 in Thorngate. 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, Medindie or Thorngate?
Thorngate scores 78/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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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