Taylor Bay vs Thornton
Thornton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taylor Bay (989) sits above Thornton (985).
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Taylor Bay and Thornton side by side
| Measure | Taylor Bay | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 96.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 76 | 354 |
| Median age | 62 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 779 mm | 746 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 29.2°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
- Taylor Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 985).
Taylor Bay vs Thornton: common questions
Does Taylor Bay or Thornton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taylor Bay scores 989 vs 985 in Thornton. 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, Taylor Bay or Thornton?
Thornton scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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