Thorndale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
134
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Thorndale.
The postcode for Thorndale is 4380 (QLD).
Thorndale (4380) sits in the Tenterfield region of Queensland.
Thorndale has roughly 134 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Thorndale scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thorndale's population at 134, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
134
Median age
56
Family households
87%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
134
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Education
Schools in Thorndale.
Local schools for Thorndale
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Government School Catchment
Glen Aplin State School
Severnlea State School
Greenlands State School
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Frequently asked
About Thorndale.
- What is the Thorndale postcode?
- Thorndale is in the 4380 postcode, in QLD, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- Where is Thorndale?
- Thorndale is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4380, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Thorndale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Thorndale?
- There are 7 schools serving Thorndale on this page, including Glen Aplin State School, Severnlea State School, Greenlands State School.
- How walkable is Thorndale?
- Thorndale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Thorndale?
- Thorndale is close to Glen Aplin, Severnlea, Severnlea, Broadwater, Greenlands.
- What is the population of Thorndale?
- The population of Thorndale is approximately 134 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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