Tarneit vs Thornhill Park
Thornhill Park (median $600,700) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Tarneit ($665,000).
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Tarneit and Thornhill Park side by side
| Measure | Tarneit | Thornhill Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $665,000 | $600,700 |
| Median unit | $480,000 | $300,960 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1006 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 56,370 | 3,066 |
| Median age | 30 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 469 mm | 461 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.5°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarneit (1047) sits above Thornhill Park (1006).
- For buyers
- Thornhill Park is the lower entry point at $600,700 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Tarneit edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1006).
Tarneit vs Thornhill Park: common questions
Is Tarneit or Thornhill Park cheaper to buy in?
Thornhill Park has the lower median house price at $600,700, roughly 10% below Tarneit ($665,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Tarneit or Thornhill Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarneit scores 1047 vs 1006 in Thornhill Park. 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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