Chisholm vs Thornton, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Chisholm | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.6/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.0 / 1k | 90.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 143 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 308 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 81 | 35 |
| Population | 4,577 | 10,690 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Chisholm (NSW) and Thornton (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Thornton (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Thornton (NSW); Public transport stops favours Thornton (NSW); Walkability favours Thornton (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Chisholm (NSW), Families → Chisholm (NSW), Best value → Thornton (NSW), Best schools → Chisholm (NSW).