Overall score
Beecroft
65.9/100
Thornleigh
71.5/100
Beecroft vs Thornleigh, NSW suburb comparison
Thornleigh for families and value.
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
313
Thornleigh
343
Population
Beecroft
10,291
Thornleigh
8,898
Metric leadBeecroft 3Thornleigh 71 tiedacross 11 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 valueThornleigh
- 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 | 65.9/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.1/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.9 / 1k | 23.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 95 | 180 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 313 | 343 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 24 |
| 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 and schools and education options, whereas Thornleigh is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Thornleigh, while Beecroft remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.