Side by sideSuburb comparison

Sassafras vs Thirlstane.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Thirlstane edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thirlstane (992) sits above Sassafras (950).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Thirlstane edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 950).

Common questionsSassafras vs Thirlstane

Common questions

Does Sassafras or Thirlstane have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thirlstane scores 992 vs 950 in Sassafras. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Sassafras
Metric
Thirlstane

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$221/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
79.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
11,849
Population
108
49
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
3
950
Avg ICSEA
992

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).