Buxton vs Thornton, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Buxton | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.5/100 | 31.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.6/100 | 13.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.0 / 1k | 51.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 4 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 19 |
| Population | 591 | 311 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for best schoolsBuxton
Comparison summary
Buxton (Vic.) and Thornton (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Buxton (Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Buxton (Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Thornton (Vic.); Crime rate favours Buxton (Vic.). Quick verdicts: Best schools → Buxton (Vic.).