Side by sideSuburb comparison

Thornborough vs Arriga.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arriga (956) sits above Thornborough (934). Thornborough skews owner-occupied (200%), Arriga runs more rental-dense (64% 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

Arriga edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 934).

Common questionsThornborough vs Arriga

Common questions

Does Thornborough or Arriga have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arriga scores 956 vs 934 in Thornborough. 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

Thornborough
Metric
Arriga

Price & Market

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

Rental

$170/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$145/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$266/wk
200.0%
Owner occupied
64.0%
Renter occupied
25.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
21
Population
1,323
35
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
7
934
Avg ICSEA
956

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

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