THORNLEIGH
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About THORNLEIGH
Thornleigh is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 29.3km from CBD, about 62 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 8,898 with a density of 2299 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,815,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $840,000, on par with Sydney average.
Education: No high schools in this suburb.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3147 per 100,000, 0.47x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 29.54%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (28.04%) and Chinese (14.69%), notable Chinese community.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Thornleigh has a house median of $1,815,000 and unit median of $840,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Thornleigh has a crime rate of 3147 per 100,000, which is 0.47x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Leo's Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 52 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 60.9 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Abbotsleigh, 2024 HSC results: 495 Distinguished Achievers, 26 All Rounders, 20 Top Achievers, 3 First in Course, AU Guide Score 95.3 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Thornleigh has a population of 8,898, with Chinese comprising 14.70%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (29.54%), Aust (28.04%), Chinese (14.69%), Irish (8.72%), Scottish (7.98%).
Thornleigh is approximately 29.3km from Sydney CBD, about 34 minutes by car or 62 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T9 Northern Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.