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Sheldon vs Thornlands

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sheldon (1040) sits above Thornlands (1031). Sheldon skews owner-occupied (92%), Thornlands runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

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Sheldon and Thornlands side by side

MeasureSheldonThornlands
Price and market
Median house–$920,000
Median unit–$575,000
Renting
House rent–$680/wk
Unit rent–$470/wk
Owner occupied92.0%71.0%
Renter occupied5.0%26.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10401031
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score0100
Population1,76219,263
Median age4736
Climate
Annual rainfall1143 mm1144 mm
Mean max, January29.3°C29.3°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
Sheldon edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1031).

Sheldon vs Thornlands: common questions

Does Sheldon or Thornlands have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sheldon scores 1040 vs 1031 in Thornlands. 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.

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