Overall score
Langford
37.5/100
Thornlie
51.5/100
Langford vs Thornlie, WA Suburb Comparison
Langford for families and schools; Thornlie for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LangfordThornlie
Crime rate
Langford
73.0 / 1k
Thornlie
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Langford
103
Thornlie
514
Population
Langford
5,505
Thornlie
23,665
Metric leadLangford 1Thornlie 91 tiedacross 11 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 | Langford | Thornlie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.0/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.0 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 129 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 514 |
| Green cover | 17.1% | 8.3% |
| Population | 5,505 | 23,665 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Langford is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Thornlie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Langford pulls ahead on excellent public transport, plus rapid growth and new development, whereas Thornlie is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Langford suits families more clearly, whereas Thornlie is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.