Murrindindi Shire Council
Thornton
Thornton at a glance
Median house
$215,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$154,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
354
Median age 55
About
Welcome to Thornton.
Thornton is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$215,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $154,800.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$248/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$211/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$215,000
Sales data pending
$154,800
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
354
Median age: 55
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.00%
Based on $215,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)7.09%
Based on $154,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
354
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Thornton?
- The median house price in Thornton, VIC 3712 is $215,000. The median unit price is $154,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Thornton postcode?
- Thornton is in the 3712 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Thornton has approximately 354 residents. 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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