Side by sideSuburb comparison

Sheldon vs Thornlands.

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

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).

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

Sheldon edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1031).

Common questionsSheldon 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.

The numbers behind the take

Sheldon
Metric
Thornlands

Price & Market

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

Rental

$385/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$790/wk
$473/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$470/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
71.0%
5.0%
Renter occupied
26.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
100
1,762
Population
19,263
47
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1040
Avg ICSEA
1031

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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