Overall score
Kenwick
37.9/100
Thornlie
51.5/100
Kenwick vs Thornlie, WA Suburb Comparison
Thornlie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KenwickThornlie
Crime rate
Kenwick
60.1 / 1k
Thornlie
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kenwick
46
Thornlie
514
Population
Kenwick
5,684
Thornlie
23,665
Metric leadKenwick 0Thornlie 102 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Kenwick | Thornlie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.9/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.7/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 129 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 514 |
| Green cover | 7.3% | 8.3% |
| Population | 5,684 | 23,665 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kenwick is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Thornlie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Kenwick tends to lead on excellent public transport, plus rapid growth and new development, while Thornlie stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Thornlie, while Kenwick 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.