Overall score
Alphington
61.2/100
Thornbury
61.2/100
Alphington vs Thornbury, VIC Suburb Comparison
Alphington for families and schools; Thornbury for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlphingtonThornbury
Crime rate
Alphington
61.6 / 1k
Thornbury
65.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alphington
218
Thornbury
481
Population
Alphington
5,702
Thornbury
19,005
Metric leadAlphington 4Thornbury 63 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesThornbury
- Best for familiesAlphington
- Best for investmentThornbury
- Best for best schoolsAlphington
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 | Alphington | Thornbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 61.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.6 / 1k | 65.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 90 |
| Walkability | 44.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 218 | 481 |
| Planning activity | 102 | 192 |
| Green cover | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| Population | 5,702 | 19,005 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Alphington is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Thornbury is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Alphington is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook; Thornbury answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Thornbury, while Alphington remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.