Cheltenham vs Thornleigh, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cheltenham | Thornleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.2/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.1/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.8 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 180 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 169 | 343 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 22 |
| Population | 2,166 | 8,898 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesCheltenham
- Best for best valueThornleigh
- Best for best schoolsThornleigh
Comparison summary
Cheltenham (NSW) and Thornleigh offer different strengths across official suburb data. Thornleigh leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Thornleigh; Housing (desirability) favours Thornleigh; Crime rate favours Cheltenham (NSW). Quick verdicts: Families → Cheltenham (NSW), Best value → Thornleigh, Best schools → Thornleigh.