Thornlands vs Victoria Point
Victoria Point (median $865,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Thornlands ($920,000).
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Thornlands and Victoria Point side by side
| Measure | Thornlands | Victoria Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $920,000 | $865,000 |
| Median unit | $575,000 | $615,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $391/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1031 | 1030 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 19,263 | – |
| Median age | 36 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1144 mm | 1190 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Victoria Point scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thornlands (1031) sits above Victoria Point (1030).
- For buyers
- Victoria Point is the lower entry point at $865,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Victoria Point offers the higher gross rental yield (4.21% vs 3.84%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Thornlands edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1030).
Thornlands vs Victoria Point: common questions
Is Thornlands or Victoria Point cheaper to buy in?
Victoria Point has the lower median house price at $865,000, roughly 6% below Thornlands ($920,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Thornlands or Victoria Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thornlands scores 1031 vs 1030 in Victoria Point. 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 Victoria Point?
Victoria Point scores 6/100 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 Victoria Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.21% in Victoria Point vs 3.84% in Thornlands. 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.
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