Thornton at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
354
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Thornton.
The postcode for Thornton is 3712 (VIC).
Thornton (3712) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.
Thornton has roughly 354 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thornton's population at 354, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
354
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$248/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$211/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
354
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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 December 2025· 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.
Local schools for Thornton
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Government School Catchment
Rubicon Outdoor School
Eildon Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Thornton.
- What is the Thornton postcode?
- Thornton is in the 3712 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- Where is Thornton?
- Thornton is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3712, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Thornton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $248, for units it's $211.
- What schools are in Thornton?
- There are 2 schools serving Thornton on this page, including Rubicon Outdoor School, Eildon Primary School.
- How walkable is Thornton?
- Thornton has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Thornton?
- Thornton is close to Rubicon, Eildon, Taylor Bay, Devils River, Taggerty.
- What is the population of Thornton?
- The population of Thornton is approximately 354 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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