Overall score
Cobblebank
44.9/100
Thornhill Park
46.5/100
Cobblebank vs Thornhill Park, VIC suburb comparison
Cobblebank for retirees and families; Thornhill Park for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CobblebankThornhill Park
Crime rate
Cobblebank
41.7 / 1k
Thornhill Park
205.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cobblebank
26
Thornhill Park
24
Population
Cobblebank
3,601
Thornhill Park
3,066
Metric leadCobblebank 4Thornhill Park 42 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCobblebank
- Best for familiesCobblebank
- Best for investmentThornhill Park
- Best for best schoolsThornhill Park
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 | Cobblebank | Thornhill Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.7 / 1k | 205.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 18 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 24 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 45 |
| Population | 3,601 | 3,066 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Cobblebank reads as a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city; Thornhill Park is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
Cobblebank tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, while Thornhill Park stands out for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Thornhill Park, while Cobblebank remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.