Side by sideSuburb comparison

Thornborough vs Glen Russell.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Russell (947) sits above Thornborough (934). Thornborough skews owner-occupied (200%), Glen Russell runs more rental-dense (75% 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

Glen Russell edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 934).

Common questionsThornborough vs Glen Russell

Common questions

Does Thornborough or Glen Russell have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Russell scores 947 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
Glen Russell

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)
$238/wk
200.0%
Owner occupied
75.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
21
Population
6
35
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
10
934
Avg ICSEA
947

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).