Overall score
Beecroft
64.7/100
Thornleigh
70.8/100
Beecroft vs Thornleigh, NSW Suburb Comparison
Thornleigh for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeecroftThornleigh
Crime rate
Beecroft
13.9 / 1k
Thornleigh
23.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beecroft
329
Thornleigh
359
Population
Beecroft
10,291
Thornleigh
8,898
Metric leadBeecroft 4Thornleigh 72 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 familiesThornleigh
- Best for best schoolsThornleigh
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 | Beecroft | Thornleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.7/100 | 70.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.5/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.9 / 1k | 23.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 95 | 180 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 329 | 359 |
| Planning activity | 54 | 29 |
| Green cover | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Population | 10,291 | 8,898 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Beecroft is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Thornleigh is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Beecroft pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a larger local community, whereas Thornleigh is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Thornleigh, while Beecroft 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.