Thornton at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
10.7k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Thornton.
The postcode for Thornton is 2322 (NSW).
Thornton (2322) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
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.
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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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
10,690
Median age
32
Family households
82%
Lone person
15%
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· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
10,690
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
813
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
20
100
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.
Local schools for Thornton
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Government School Catchment
Thornton Public School
Francis Greenway High School
Beresfield Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Thornton.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2322, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Thornton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $400.
- 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 Dc.
- 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 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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