Overall score
Maddington
39.8/100
Thornlie
51.5/100
Maddington vs Thornlie, WA Suburb Comparison
Thornlie for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MaddingtonThornlie
Crime rate
Maddington
60.1 / 1k
Thornlie
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maddington
274
Thornlie
514
Population
Maddington
12,419
Thornlie
23,665
Metric leadMaddington 0Thornlie 93 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 | Maddington | Thornlie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.0/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 95 | 129 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 274 | 514 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| Population | 12,419 | 23,665 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Maddington is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Thornlie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Maddington tends to lead on excellent public transport, plus a hub for schools and preschools, while Thornlie stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Thornlie, while Maddington 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.