Beresfield vs Thornton, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Beresfield | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.3/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.7/100 | 75.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.0 / 1k | 90.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 69 | 143 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 213 | 549 |
| Population | 3,267 | 10,690 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Beresfield and Thornton (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Thornton (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Thornton (NSW); Parks & reserves favours Beresfield; Public transport stops favours Thornton (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Thornton (NSW), Families → Thornton (NSW), Investment → Thornton (NSW), Best value → Thornton (NSW).