Carpentaria Shire Council
Thornborough
Thornborough at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Thornborough.
Thornborough is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$145/wk
Owner occupied
200%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
21
Median age: 35
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20213.09%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20213.66%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026200%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
21
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
75%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Carpentaria Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
819
total offences in 2026 across the Carpentaria Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Thornborough.
Local schools for Thornborough
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dimbulah State School
Mutchilba State School
Non-Government Schools
St Anthony's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Thornborough.
- What is the median house price in Thornborough?
- The median house price in Thornborough, QLD 4871 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Thornborough postcode?
- Thornborough is in the 4871 postcode, in QLD, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Thornborough?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $145.
- What schools are in Thornborough?
- There are 3 schools serving Thornborough on this page, including St Anthony's School, Dimbulah State School, Mutchilba State School.
- How walkable is Thornborough?
- Thornborough has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Thornborough?
- Thornborough is close to Glen Russell, Arriga, Dimbulah, Mutchilba, Paddys Green.
- What is the population of Thornborough?
- Thornborough has approximately 21 residents. The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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