Thornbury
Thornbury Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Thornbury Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Thornbury Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Thornbury Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Ivanhoe Grammar School
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School
Alphington Grammar School
Santa Maria College
Northcote High School
Preston High School
Suburbs Near THORNBURY
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📍 About Thornbury
THORNBURY is located in Northern Melbourne. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population stands at 19,005 with a density of 3,703 people per square kilometre.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $1.4M, representing a substantial 70% increase over the past decade, while the median unit price sits at $0.5M, having grown 27% over the same 10-year period.
Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results indicate strong educational options in the area, with the local public school Thornbury High School ranked #61 among public schools, and the nearby private Ivanhoe Grammar School achieving a #22 ranking among private schools.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 records a crime rate of 7,493 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.10 times the Victorian average of 6,810, positioning the suburb close to the state's average safety levels.
Demographics: The area hosts a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 3.60% of the population, representing approximately 684 people.
Transport: Thornbury offers convenient connectivity, situated approximately 10.9km from the CBD with a 27-minute drive time, and benefits from a train station on the Mernda line.