Nailsworth vs Thorngate
Nailsworth scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 78/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thorngate (1081) sits above Nailsworth (1069). Thorngate skews owner-occupied (79%), Nailsworth runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Nailsworth and Thorngate side by side
| Measure | Nailsworth | Thorngate |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,400,000 | – |
| Median unit | $284,400 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -6.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $275/wk |
| Unit rent | $535/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1069 | 1081 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 78 |
| Transit score | 60 | 50 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,235 | 180 |
| Median age | 39 | 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
- Thorngate edges out on average school ICSEA (1081 vs 1069).
Nailsworth vs Thorngate: common questions
Does Nailsworth or Thorngate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thorngate scores 1081 vs 1069 in Nailsworth. 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, Nailsworth or Thorngate?
Nailsworth scores 100/100 on walkability vs 78/100. 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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