Thornlands vs Cleveland.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $920,000 and $1,025,000. Cleveland edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Thornlands (median $920,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Cleveland ($1,025,000).
Cleveland scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cleveland (1040) sits above Thornlands (1031).
For buyers
Thornlands is the lower entry point at $920,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Thornlands offers the higher gross rental yield (4.47% vs 3.55%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Cleveland edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1031).
Common questions
Is Thornlands or Cleveland cheaper to buy in?
Thornlands has the lower median house price at $920,000, roughly 10% below Cleveland ($1,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Thornlands or Cleveland have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cleveland scores 1040 vs 1031 in Thornlands. 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, Thornlands or Cleveland?
Cleveland scores 32/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Thornlands or Cleveland?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.47% in Thornlands vs 3.55% in Cleveland. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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