Thornton, NSW 2322
Cessnock City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2322
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Median house price
$825,000
+4.4% over the past year.
Median of 240 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Thornton at a glance
- Median unit
- $285,120
- Weekly rent
- $680
- Houses · units $510
- Population
- 10.7k
- Median age 32
Prices: Median of 240 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2322), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Thornton
Houses change hands at $825,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (240 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $285,120, roughly 65% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4.4%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +4.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $165,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Thornton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2322)
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What to know about Thornton
Thornton (2322) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW. The median house here is $825,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +4.4% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Thornton has roughly 10,690 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Thornton scores 4/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 951 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Schools in Thornton
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 4/100
- Transit
- 20/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Thornton's population at 10,690, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 82%
- Lone person
- 15%
- Owner occupied
- 64%
- Renter occupied
- 34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.29% (median rent $680/wk against a $825,000 price tag). Units yield 9.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.29%
- On the $825,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.30%
- On the $285,120 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +4.4%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
492 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 951 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Thornton
- What is the median house price in Thornton?
- The median house price in Thornton, NSW 2322 is $825,000 (median of 240 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $285,120. Annual growth is +4.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Thornton?
- A useful starting point is the Thornton median house price of $825,000 (units $285,120). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Thornton a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Thornton is 4.3%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2322), June 2026) against the median house price of $825,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 4.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Thornton is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Thornton postcode?
- Thornton is in the 2322 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Thornton?
- Thornton is a suburb in the Cessnock City Council area, NSW 2322.
- What is the average rent in Thornton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $510.
- What schools are in Thornton?
- There are 20 schools serving Thornton on this page, including Aspect Hunter School, Thornton Public School, Francis Greenway High School.
- How walkable is Thornton?
- Thornton has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Thornton?
- Thornton is close to Beresfield, Woodberry, Tarro, Chisholm, Metford.
- What is the population of Thornton?
- The population of Thornton is approximately 10,690 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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