Overall score
Craigieburn
44.1/100
Thornlie
51.5/100
Craigieburn vs Thornlie Suburb Comparison (VIC vs WA)
Craigieburn for retirees; Thornlie for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CraigieburnThornlie
Crime rate
Craigieburn
61.6 / 1k
Thornlie
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Craigieburn
928
Thornlie
514
Population
Craigieburn
65,178
Thornlie
23,665
Metric leadCraigieburn 7Thornlie 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCraigieburn
- Best for familiesThornlie
- Best for investmentThornlie
- Best for best schoolsThornlie
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 | Craigieburn | Thornlie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.1/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.6 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 73 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 231 | 129 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 928 | 514 |
| Planning activity | 190 | — |
| Green cover | 11.4% | 8.3% |
| Population | 65,178 | 23,665 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Craigieburn is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, whereas Thornlie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Craigieburn is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Thornlie answers with excellent public transport, plus a hub for schools and preschools. On housing, Craigieburn sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Thornlie.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Craigieburn, while Thornlie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.