Thornbury

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House Median
This Suburb $1,390,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $470,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 7,493
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 3.6%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Thornbury Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1.4M
House Growth
+70% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$470K
Unit Growth
+27% 2014-2024
3BR House
$665/week
2BR House
$600/week
3BR Unit
$660/week
2BR Unit
$530/week

Thornbury Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 7,493 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
1,424
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 140 9.8%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 1,127 79.1%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 22 1.5%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 26 1.8%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 106 7.4%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 3 0.2%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Thornbury Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

19,005
Total Population
3,703
People/km² Density
3.6%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
5,648 people
29.7%
2
Aust
4,714 people
24.8%
3
Irish
2,729 people
14.4%
4
Italian
2,400 people
12.6%
5
Greek
2,063 people
10.9%

Transport

10.9 km
Distance to CBD
27 mins
Drive to CBD
43 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

📍 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.