Raymond Terrace vs Thornton, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Raymond Terrace | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.0/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.9/100 | 75.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 111.9 / 1k | 90.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 243 | 143 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 117 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 585 | 549 |
| Population | 13,453 | 10,690 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesRaymond Terrace
- Best for best schoolsRaymond Terrace
Comparison summary
Raymond Terrace and Thornton (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Thornton (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Thornton (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Raymond Terrace; Crime rate favours Thornton (NSW). Quick verdicts: Families → Raymond Terrace, Best schools → Raymond Terrace.