Douglas Shire Council
Thornton Beach
Thornton Beach at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
8
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Thornton Beach.
Thornton Beach (4873) sits in the Douglas region of Queensland.
Thornton Beach has roughly 8 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Thornton Beach scores 2/100 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.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thornton Beach's population at 8, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over.
Population
8
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Douglas Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
877
total offences in 2026 across the Douglas Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Thornton Beach.
Local schools for Thornton Beach
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Government School Catchment
Alexandra Bay State School
Daintree State School
Wonga Beach State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Thornton Beach.
- What is the Thornton Beach postcode?
- Thornton Beach is in the 4873 postcode, in QLD, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Thornton Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Thornton Beach?
- There are 9 schools serving Thornton Beach on this page, including Alexandra Bay State School, Daintree State School, Wonga Beach State School.
- How walkable is Thornton Beach?
- Thornton Beach has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Thornton Beach?
- Thornton Beach is close to Diwan, Cow Bay, Forest Creek, Kimberley, Cape Tribulation.
- What is the population of Thornton Beach?
- Thornton Beach has approximately 8 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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