Overall score
Alexandra
39.2/100
Thornton
45.1/100
Alexandra vs Thornton, VIC Suburb Comparison
Alexandra for retirees and value; Thornton for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlexandraThornton
Crime rate
Alexandra
59.1 / 1k
Thornton
51.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alexandra
10
Thornton
8
Population
Alexandra
2,801
Thornton
311
Metric leadAlexandra 6Thornton 34 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alexandra | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.2/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.2/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.1 / 1k | 51.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 46.3/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 19 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Population | 2,801 | 311 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Alexandra is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, while Thornton is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Alexandra tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Thornton stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Alexandra the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Thornton.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.