North Epping vs Thornleigh, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | North Epping | Thornleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.6 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 49 | 180 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 443 | 343 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 22 |
| Population | 4,657 | 8,898 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesThornleigh
- Best for familiesThornleigh
- Best for best valueThornleigh
- Best for best schoolsThornleigh
Comparison summary
North Epping and Thornleigh offer different strengths across official suburb data. Thornleigh leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Thornleigh; Housing (desirability) favours Thornleigh; Crime rate favours Thornleigh. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Thornleigh, Families → Thornleigh, Best value → Thornleigh, Best schools → Thornleigh.