Overall score
Southern River
45.2/100
Thornlie
51.5/100
Southern River vs Thornlie, WA Suburb Comparison
Southern River for families and schools; Thornlie for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Southern RiverThornlie
Crime rate
Southern River
60.1 / 1k
Thornlie
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Southern River
225
Thornlie
514
Population
Southern River
12,852
Thornlie
23,665
Metric leadSouthern River 2Thornlie 82 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesThornlie
- Best for familiesSouthern River
- Best for investmentThornlie
- Best for best valueThornlie
- Best for best schoolsSouthern River
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 | Southern River | Thornlie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.2/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.1/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 129 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 225 | 514 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| Population | 12,852 | 23,665 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Southern River is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Thornlie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Southern River tends to lead on parks and reserves, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Thornlie stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Southern River if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Thornlie for families and value-focused buyers.
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.