VIC · Darebin Council

Thornbury, 3071

Est. population · Jun 2025

20,840

Growth (1 yr)

+1.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.3%

Median age

37

Median income

$1,971/wk

Employment rate

67.9%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,475,000

Languages at home

26%non-English

Most common: Greek, Italian, Arabic

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

71.6/100
Excellent

Top 6% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Café precinct
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • National parks
What Thornbury is known for: High desirability, Café precinct, Green suburb, Education hub, National parks

Suburb profile

Thornbury is a well-connected established suburb in Darebin Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.

Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses, trams, and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.

Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Reported crime has been falling recently.

Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a excellent desirability read, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum the standout strengths.

At a glance

Thornbury snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.48M

+13% change

Median rent

$525/wk

Population (ERP)

20,840

+1.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.2%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#17

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

64th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

84th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

84th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
71.6/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 6% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
158th in Australia
State rank
68th in VIC
Peer rank
#17 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#52 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$525
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,475,000
Median price change
+13%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

20,840(June 2025)

+1.7% annual · +2.3% over 5 years · 84th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.7%
5-year growth
+2.3%
Change in 1 year
+353
Change in 5 years
+462
Growth rank in VIC
84th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~21,650), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
19,005
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,971
Dwelling vacancy
10.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
909 of 8,907
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Employment rate
67.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4,111 / 1,872 / 1,957 (+ 52 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
1,494
Against the person
147
Against property
1,099
Rate per 1,000 residents
71.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 129 residents
State safety percentile
63.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-14.9%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage110
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft123
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle350
  • B49 Other Theft122
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception77

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
16
Median school ICSEA (16 schools)
1,098.5
Median ICSEA percentile
84th
School list
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1089 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 113 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Wales Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 616 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Penders Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1021 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 160 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Thornbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1093 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 308 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Holy Spirit SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 61% · 129 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Preston South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 397 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Santa Maria CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1110 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 779 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • St John's College PrestonCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1066 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 345 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1090 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 80% · 117 students · Top SEA quarter 37% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Croxton SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1008 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 130 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Clyde Street Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Merri Community Childcare & Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Thornbury Early Years CentreRaleigh Streetchildcare
  • Thornbury KindergartenNewcastle Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

90 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Decision point 1
  • Thornbury Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Thornbury Railway Station
  • Thornbury Station
  • Thornbury Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

468 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

13 restaurants · 20 cafes · 1 pubs · 12 bars · 3 supermarkets · 5 pharmacies · 11 fast food · 3 bakeries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Strong café and dining scene60 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life25 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport90 public transport stops
  • Good everyday shopping nearby6 shops and services
  • Strong local sport and recreation21 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.05
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.16
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.32
Food & drink(60)
  • All Are WelcomeBakery

    887 High Street, Thornbury

  • Bakery
  • Crosta d'Oro Hot BreadBakery

    656 High Street, Thornbury

  • Bar LingoBar

    875 High Street, Thornbury

  • Barton FinkBar

    816-818 High Street, Thornbury

  • CapersBar

    843 High Street, Thornbury

  • Carwyn CellarsBar

    877 High Street, Thornbury

  • Franklin's BarBar

    646 High Street, Thornbury

  • Gummo CafeBar

    711 High Street, Thornbury

  • Joanie's BarettoBar

    832a High Street, Thornbury

  • Nasty'sBar

    806 High Street, Thornbury

  • PallinoBar

    790 High Street, Thornbury

  • SwillBar

    901 High Street, Thornbury

  • The Thornbury LocalBar

    635 High Street, Thornbury

  • Wolf and SwillBar

    826 High Street, Thornbury

  • Ampersand Coffee and FoodCafe

    863 High Street, Thornbury

  • Briki CafeCafe

    27 Hutton Street, Thornbury

  • Cafe (2)
  • Casa NataCafe

    846 High Street, Thornbury

  • Crunch CafeCafe

    669 High Street, Thornbury

  • HaytchCafe

    690 High Street, Thornbury

  • Lan CoffeeCafe

    640 High Street, Thornbury

  • Le Cafe FloCafe

    709 High Street, Thornbury

  • Little HenriCafe

    850 High Street, Thornbury

  • Local Bean Cafe and BarCafe

    659-661 High Street, Thornbury

  • Millhouse Bakery CafeCafe
  • Prior ThornburyCafe

    637 High Street, Thornbury

  • Rat The CafeCafe

    72 Wales Street

  • Rio ExpressCafe
  • Short RoundCafe

    731 High Street, Thornbury

  • Taso's Cafe & PatisserieCafe

    695 High Street, Thornbury

  • The Old Dog CafeCafe

    618 High Street, Thornbury

  • The Old MilkbarCafe

    144 Dundas Street

  • Thornbury Espresso BarCafe

    792 High Street, Thornbury

  • Atlantic Fish & ChipsFast food

    641 High Street, Thornbury

  • Con's Fish & ChipsFast food
  • Croxton Roosters Charcoal ChickenFast food

    677 High Street, Thornbury

  • Fast food
  • Fish On HighFast food

    844 High Street, Thornbury

  • KFCFast food

    389 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • Kustom BurgersFast food

    861 High Street, Thornbury

  • La Casareccia PizzaFast food

    649 High Street, Thornbury

  • Smokin' Joe's Pizza & GrillFast food

    839 High Street, Thornbury

  • Souvlaki GRFast food

    665 High Street, Thornbury

  • Street DogzFast food

    825 High Street, Thornbury

  • Thornbury TaphousePub

    851 High Street, Thornbury

  • 1800 LasagneRestaurant

    653 High Street

  • Ballard'sRestaurant

    915 High Street, Thornbury

  • Dumpling VillageRestaurant

    837 High Street, Thornbury

  • FarroRestaurant

    608 High Street, Thornbury

  • Greek Street FoodRestaurant

    794 High Street, Thornbury

  • GRK Greek Kitchen and BarRestaurant

    845-847 High Street, Thornbury

  • Hencho En MexicoRestaurant

    921 High Street, Thornbury

  • Moor's HeadRestaurant

    Unit 2 774 High Street, Thornbury

  • Northern GitRestaurant

    757 High Street, Thornbury

  • PizzaolioRestaurant
  • Spice TreasureRestaurant
  • Spice TreasureRestaurant

    903 High Street, Thornbury

  • Umberto Espresso BarRestaurant

    917 High Street, Thornbury

Shopping(11)
  • Thornbury Meat SupplyButcher

    701 High Street, Thornbury

  • FoodWorksConvenience store

    671-673 High Street, Thornbury

  • Friendly SupermarketConvenience store
  • Naturally On HighSupermarket

    697-699 High Street, Thornbury

  • Psarakos MarketSupermarket
  • Psarakos MarketSupermarket

    8 Clarendon Street, Thornbury

Community(12)
  • Thornbury Early Years CentreChildcare

    2A Raleigh Street, Thornbury

  • Nevoliany Scopia Social ClubCommunity centre

    1 Miller Street, Thornbury

  • Clyde Street KindergartenKindergarten
  • Merri Community Childcare & KindergartenKindergarten
  • Thornbury KindergartenKindergarten

    8C Newcastle Street, Thornbury

  • Fitzroy Community School Normanby CampusSchool

    54 Normanby Avenue

  • Holy Spirit Primary SchoolSchool

    197 Clarendon Street

  • Penders Grove Primary SchoolSchool

    370 Victoria Road

  • St Mary’s SchoolSchool

    2 Mansfield Street

  • Thornbury Primary SchoolSchool

    16-24 Hutton Street

  • Wales Street Primary SchoolSchool

    49 Wales Street

  • Italian National Institute of Social Assistance (INAS)Social Centre

    733 High Street, Thornbury

Health & services(17)
  • Clinic
  • Thornbury Family ClinicClinic

    753 High Street, Thornbury

  • Dentist
  • Prime Dental GroupDentist

    787A High Street, Thornbury

  • The Northside DentistDentist

    633 High Street, Thornbury

  • Thornbury Dental GroupDentist

    775 High Street, Thornbury

  • Thornbury Denture ClinicDentist

    663 High Street, Thornbury

  • Thornbury Family DentalDentist

    Unit Shop 2 679-685 High Street

  • Darebin Medical CentreMedical clinic

    Unit Shop 3 679-685 High Street, Thornbury

  • Dundas Street Family Medical PracticeMedical clinic

    4 Dundas Street

  • Mr Cao's Chinese Medicine ClinicMedical clinic

    675a High Street, Thornbury

  • Advantage PharmacyPharmacy

    705 High Street, Thornbury

  • Caremore PharmacyPharmacy
  • Koutsis PharmacyPharmacy

    925 High Street, Thornbury

  • Pharmacy
  • PharmaSavePharmacy

    755 High Street, Thornbury

  • Thornbury Veterinary HospitalVeterinary

    670-672 High Street, Thornbury

Sport & outdoors(38)
  • Balance YogaGym

    483 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • Evado StudiosGym

    Unit Shop 1 679-685 High Street, Thornbury

  • Immortal FitnessGym

    467 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • Prana HouseGym

    Unit Level 1 885 High Street, Thornbury

  • Allan Sheppard ReservePark
  • Andrew Boyd ReservePark
  • Bracken Avenue Linear ParkPark
  • Clyde Jones ReservePark
  • Harry ReservePark
  • Hayes ParkPark
  • Henderson ReservePark
  • Jones ReservePark
  • Mernda Railway Line Linear ReservePark
  • Olver ReservePark
  • Park
  • Pearl ReservePark
  • Penders ParkPark
  • Roberts ReservePark
  • Sir Douglas Nicholls ReservePark
  • Thornbury Station ReservePark
  • Wales Street ReservePark
  • Playground (8)
  • Sports centre
  • Sports field
  • Thornbury Bowls ClubSports field

    27 Ballantyne Street, Thornbury

  • Swimming pool (6)
Entertainment(2)
  • Thornbury Picture HouseCinema

    802 High Street, Thornbury

  • Thornbury TheatreTheatre

    859 High Street

Transport(52)

35 bus stops · 14 tram stops · 3 train stations

Other(154)
  • Alcohol (2)
  • Bespoke Wines and SpiritsAlcohol

    805 High Street, Thornbury

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Connective MyotherapyAlternative

    682 High Street, Thornbury

  • Elk & MeAlternative

    810 High Street, Thornbury

  • Muna OsteopathyAlternative

    879A High Street, Thornbury

  • Northcote ChiropracticAlternative

    435 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • Thornbury Acupuncture StudioAlternative

    622 High Street, Thornbury

  • Thornbury Village Osteopathic ClinicAlternative

    686 High Street, Thornbury

  • Nostalgia AntiquesAntiques

    590 High Street, Thornbury

  • Top Hat AntiquesAntiques

    873 High Street, Thornbury

  • Artwork (2)
  • Northcote Koori MuralArtwork
  • Active AudiologyAudiologist

    891 High Street, Thornbury

  • Bbq
  • Beauty and BeyondBeauty salon

    657 High Street, Thornbury

  • Buff Me UpBeauty salon

    919 High Street, Thornbury

  • Dynasty Nails & BeautyBeauty salon

    717a High Street, Thornbury

  • Miss Jay's Nails and BeautyBeauty salon

    667 High Street, Thornbury

  • Sensational Beauty ClinicBeauty salon

    760 High Street, Thornbury

  • Bench (18)
  • Bicycle Parking (16)
  • Victorian Rail Track CorporationBicycle Parking
  • City of DarebinBicycle Repair Station
  • Fully BookedBooks

    824 High Street, Thornbury

  • Perimeter BooksBooks

    734 High Street, Thornbury

  • Car repair
  • Car repair

    391 Station Street

  • Dr AutotecCar repair

    756 High Street, Thornbury

  • Il Bolide RossoCar repair

    610-612 High Street, Thornbury

  • MarkdenCar repair
  • MG AutoCar repair
  • PMP MotorsCar repair

    388 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • Rocca MotorsCar repair

    648 High Street, Thornbury

  • Thornbury CarburettorsCar repair

    763 High Street, Thornbury

  • Art DetailingCar wash

    700 High Street, Thornbury

  • Car wash
  • Clearwater CarwashCar wash

    600 High Street, Thornbury

  • Lions Club of Northcote Op ShopCharity

    735 High Street, Thornbury

  • VinniesCharity

    885 High Street, Thornbury

  • Lola LovelyClothes

    692 High Street, Thornbury

  • The Gentry MenswearClothes

    703 High Street

  • Use-Ta!Clothes

    831a High Street, Thornbury

  • Venus & MarsClothes

    781 High Street, Thornbury

  • Coffee MioCoffee

    811 High Street, Thornbury

  • Lobos CollectablesCollector

    310 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • Highland Computer ServicesComputer
  • Minuteman PressCopyshop

    795 High Street, Thornbury

  • Play Therapy HubCounselling

    764 High Street, Thornbury

  • DrapemasterCurtain

    797 High Street, Thornbury

  • Mixtape StudioDance

    308 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • Pointe NationDance

    4 Gooch Street, Thornbury

  • Aerostrike Martial ArtsDojo

    799 High Street, Thornbury

  • JKA Shotokan KarateDojo

    927 High Street, Thornbury

  • JKA Shotukan KarateDojo

    927 High Street

  • Profile DoorsDoors

    899 High Street, Thornbury

  • Darebin City CouncilDrinking water
  • Drinking water
  • Dante Fairway Dry CleanersDry Cleaning

    715 High Street, Thornbury

  • Thornbury Dry CleanersDry Cleaning

    651 High Street, Thornbury

  • SelbyElectronics

    594 High Street, Thornbury

  • Sunny ElectronicsElectronics

    662-664 High Street, Thornbury

  • The SovereignEvents Venue

    302 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • White Rose ReceptionsEvents Venue

    725 High Street, Thornbury

  • Flowers to LoveFlorist

    684 High Street, Thornbury

  • Dean's Picture FramingFrame

    742 High Street, Thornbury

  • DK Picture FramingFrame

    893 High Street, Thornbury

  • The Last HurrahFuneral Directors

    804 High Street, Thornbury

  • Adept Office FurnitureFurniture

    314 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • Best Home Furniture & BeddingFurniture

    773 High Street, Thornbury

  • Green's FurnitureFurniture

    713 High Street, Thornbury

  • Garden (3)
  • KiozwiGift

    801 High Street, Thornbury

  • Barbers and BlowavesHairdresser

    803 High Street, Thornbury

  • Gents of MelbourneHairdresser

    867 High Street, Thornbury

  • Hairdresser (2)
  • High End HairHairdresser

    624 High Street, Thornbury

  • Lestat HairHairdresser

    616 High Street, Thornbury

  • Lords of the NorthHairdresser

    895 High Street, Thornbury

  • RBE HairHairdresser

    459 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • Reborn HairHairdresser

    836 High Street, Thornbury

  • Rumble BarbersHairdresser

    737 High Street, Thornbury

  • The Specialist BarberHairdresser

    676 High Street, Thornbury

  • Thornbury ApothecaryHerbalist

    754a High Street, Thornbury

  • MultisonicsHifi

    631 High Street, Thornbury

  • Icecream SocialIce Cream

    907 High Street, Thornbury

  • Lipari Gelato BarIce Cream

    560 High Street, Thornbury

  • Luther'sIce Cream

    796 High Street, Thornbury

  • Danny's Coin LaundryLaundry

    923 High Street, Thornbury

  • Laundry
  • Thornbury LaundretteLaundry

    668 High Street, Thornbury

  • Thornbury LaundryLaundry

    754 High Street, Thornbury

  • Nefertitti Massage & Katie ShishaMassage

    783 High Street, Thornbury

  • Star Therapy CareMassage

    771 High Street, Thornbury

  • Vision RadiologyMedical Imaging

    621 High Street, Thornbury

  • St Georges Motor InnMotel

    334 St Georges Road

  • High On VinylMusic

    594 High Street, Thornbury

  • Lulu's MelbourneMusic

    905 High Street, Thornbury

  • The Music JungleMusic

    746 High Street, Thornbury

  • Cactus RoomMusic Venue

    614 High Street, Thornbury

  • ShotkickersMusic Venue

    744 High Street, Thornbury

  • The CroxtonMusic Venue

    607 High Street, Thornbury

  • Normanby News & LottoNewsagent

    638 High Street, Thornbury

  • Collin & KirkOptician

    Unit 1 774 High Street, Thornbury

  • 7-ElevenParking
  • Darebin City CouncilParking
  • Parking (76)
  • Psarakos MarketParking
  • Parking Space (2)
  • Mali BakesPastry

    627 High Street, Thornbury

  • Monticello Cakes & Continental GelatiPastry

    835 High Street, Thornbury

  • The Cheesecake ShopPastry

    389 St Georges Road

  • E & A SalcePet

    647 High Street, Thornbury

  • The Saltiest DogPet

    763a High Street, Thornbury

  • A walk in the woodsPet Grooming
  • The Dog's LoungePet Grooming

    798 High Street, Thornbury

  • 7-ElevenPetrol station
  • BP RIO MotorsPetrol station

    410 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • BP RIO MotorsPetrol station

    St Georges Road

  • UnitedPetrol station
  • Inner North PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist

    732 High Street, Thornbury

  • Premier Sports & Spinal MedicinePhysiotherapist

    620 High Street, Thornbury

  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Darebin Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship

    11 Rossmoyne Street

  • Greek Orthodox Church of St. GeorgePlace of worship
  • Place of worship (2)
  • St George Greek Orthodox ChurchPlace of worship
  • The Salvation ArmyPlace of worship

    704-710 High Street, Thornbury

  • Thornbury Church of ChristPlace of worship

    398 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • Northcote PodiatristPodiatrist

    375 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • Talaria - Podiatrist of ThornburyPodiatrist

    897 High Street, Thornbury

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Australia PostPost Box

    358 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • Post Box (3)
  • Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
  • Public toilets
  • Recycling (2)
  • Shelter
  • PsychPhysSocial Facility

    777 High Street, Thornbury

  • Be Kind Roller SkatesSports

    457 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • National StorageStorage Rental

    582 High Street, Thornbury

  • DCF StudiosStudio

    721a High Street, Thornbury

  • Telephone (2)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • TelstraTelephone

    739 High Street, Thornbury

  • Grand Tiling ConceptTiles

    485 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • TradelinkTrade

    316 St Georges Road, Thornbury

  • Paper HouseVideo Games

    865 High Street, Thornbury

  • Waste Basket (9)
  • ZacWater Sports
  • O'Reilly's FirearmsWeapons

    869-871 High Street, Thornbury

  • Front CoverWholesale

    838-840 High Street, Thornbury

  • G'day KittyYes

    776 High Street, Thornbury

  • Think ThornburyYes

    800 High Street, Thornbury

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

25 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Allan Sheppard ReservePark
  • Andrew Boyd ReservePark
  • Bracken Avenue Linear ParkPark
  • Clyde Jones ReservePark
  • Harry ReservePark
  • Hayes ParkPark
  • Henderson ReservePark
  • John Cain Memorial ParkPark
  • Jones ReservePark
  • Mayer ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
82
Parks (OSM)
25

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

7 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Darebin Presbyterian Church

    11 Rossmoyne Street

  • Greek Orthodox Church of St. George
  • Place of worship (2)
  • St George Greek Orthodox Church
  • The Salvation Army

    704-710 High Street, Thornbury

  • Thornbury Church of Christ

    398 St Georges Road, Thornbury

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
27
Nearest hospital
North Eastern Rehabilitation Centre (2.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Active AudiologyHigh StreetAudiologist
  • Advantage PharmacyHigh StreetPharmacy
  • ClinicClinic
  • Connective MyotherapyHigh StreetAlternative
  • Darebin Medical CentreHigh StreetDoctor
  • Dundas Street Family Medical PracticeDundas StreetDoctor
  • Elk & MeHigh StreetAlternative
  • Inner North PhysiotherapyHigh StreetPhysiotherapist
  • Koutsis PharmacyHigh StreetPharmacy
  • Mr Cao's Chinese Medicine ClinicHigh StreetDoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
492
Participants per 1,000 residents
23.6

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

192 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals
  • August 2021

  • A medium density housing development comprising the construction of three (3) double storey dwellings on land in the General Residential Zone - Schedule 2
    106 NORMANBY AVENUE THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    68 FLINDERS STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of the existing building and the development of 3-storey building comprising four (4) apartments, one (1) retail premises and a reduction to the car parking requirement
    834 HIGH STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision (Staged) as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    624 HIGH STREET THORNBURY 3071Withdrawn
  • Alterations and Additions to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres, in accordance with the endorsed plans
    66 MARTIN STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and buildings and works to a dwelling in the Heritage overlay and Special Building Overlay in accordance with the plans accompanying the application
    154 SMITH STREET THORNBURY 3071NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    31 THEOBALD STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lots Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    286 DUNDAS STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    156 MANSFIELD STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot, in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    215 RALEIGH STREET THORNBURY 3071NOD issued by a delegate
  • Proposed external painting to existing dwelling located within a Heritage Overlay with external paint controls (HO159) as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    54 WOOLTON AVENUE THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • A medium density housing development comprising the construction of two (2) double storey dwellings and alteration of access to a Transport 2 zone road
    366 STATION STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed construction of a single dwelling & swimming pool on land affected by a Special Building Overlay (VicSmart application) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
    152 SMITH STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot
    20 DUNDAS STREET THORNBURY 3071NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • July 2021

  • Proposed Change of use of part of the land to a Retail Premises (Car Sales) and associated buildings and works as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    2 SHEPPARD STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Vic Smart application proposing Two (2) Lot Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    5 TAYLOR STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of an advertisement sign on the bus shelter as part of the Darebin Road intersection upgrade works as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
    280 CLARENDON STREET THORNBURY 3071Withdrawn
  • Proposed construction of a second double storey dwelling behind the existing dwelling as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
    39 WILMOTH STREET THORNBURY 3071NOD issued by a delegate
  • Vic Smart application proposing Two (2) Lot Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    284 ROSSMOYNE STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five (5) Lot Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    29 CLAPHAM STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Resubdivision Two (2) Lots under Section 32 as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    18 PENDER STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed use of the site as a restricted recreation facility (gymnasium) and associated buildings and works as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    1B MATISI STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed buildings and works to an existing warehouse including an external facade upgrade, display of a sign and internal alterations as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
    323-325 GOOCH STREET THORNBURY 3071Withdrawn
  • Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    3 NEWCASTLE STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of buildings and works for the purpose of a three (3) storey building comprising a dwelling; and a reduction of car parking requirements
    820 HIGH STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Additions and alterations to an existing double story dwelling as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
    265D MANSFIELD STREET THORNBURY 3071Withdrawn
  • Proposed three storey dwelling to the rear of existing building as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    785 HIGH STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed buildings and works associated with an existing minor sports and recreation facility and signage as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    2 WATT STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) dwellings on a lot and a reduction of the car parking requirements of Clause 52.06
    31 COLLINS STREET THORNBURY 3071NOD issued by a delegate
  • June 2021

  • Proposed awning and signage as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    145 MILLER STREET THORNBURY 3071Withdrawn
  • Additions and Alterations to the existing dwelling and construction of a second dwelling to the rear (two dwellings on lot) and associated works as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    36 ALSTON STREET THORNBURY 3071Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works on land affected by a Special Building Overlay under Clause 59.08 of the Darebin Planning Scheme, in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    46 HAMMOND STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed addition of deck, pergola and access ramp under Clause 59.08 of the Darebin Planning Scheme (Vicsmart), as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    27 BALLANTYNE STREET THORNBURY 3071In progress
  • Propose construction of (4) four double storey dwellings as shown on the application
    141 DAREBIN ROAD THORNBURY 3071In progress
  • Vic Smart Application proposing Two (2) Lot Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    139 Collins StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • May 2021

  • Proposed first floor addition to a single dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    37 RALEIGH STREET THORNBURY 3071NOD issued by a delegate
  • Proposed construction of two double storey dwellings and buildings and works (including a swimming pool) on land affected by a Special Building Overlay, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
    68 HAMMOND STREET THORNBURY 3071NOD issued by a delegate
  • Proposed removal of vegetation, buildings and works comprising renovations, external alterations and extensions to the existing dwellings and a reduction in the car parking requirements, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
    1/56-58 STRETTLE STREET THORNBURY 3071In progress
  • A medium density housing development comprising the construction of two (2) side by side dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
    207 GOOCH STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed amendment of the approved - Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings and associated works in accordance with the endorsed plans Amendment A: 1. Dwelling 1 - a. Modification of the kitchen and laundry layout b. Bedroom 1 length decreased from 3300mm to 3100mm c. The bathroom on the ground floor plan has been shifted toward the kitchen d. A passage from the garage to the dwelling has been created due to floor level variances. e. External door located in the previous kitchen layout
    132 MANSFIELD STREET THORNBURY 3071Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

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Roadworks & transport

6 active roadworks / incidents

  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/08/2026 and 05/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CLARENDON STREET, MARTIN STREET04 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/08/2026 and 05/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.NORMANBY AVENUE, CLAPHAM STREET04 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/08/2026 and 05/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HIGH STREET, CLARENDON STREET04 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/08/2026 and 05/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HIGH STREET, BALLANTYNE STREET04 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/08/2026 and 05/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.NORMANBY AVENUE, CLARENDON STREET04 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 22/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.BALLANTYNE STREET, ST GEORGES ROAD21 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • FORMER NORTHCOTE TRAMWAYS BUILDINGNH2129
  • FORMER NORTHCOTE TRAMWAYS BUILDINGNH2129

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Cooper
Member of Parliament
Ged KEARNEY (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
119,909
Turnout (2025)
92.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+2.8 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 21.5%Labor 78.5%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.7 km away).

Coalition 14.6%Labor 85.5%

6.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.6 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Thornbury SouthLabor 84.5% · Coalition 15.5% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Northcote NorthLabor 85.3% · Coalition 14.7% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • ThornburyLabor 90.2% · Coalition 9.8% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
  • Thornbury EastLabor 82.6% · Coalition 17.4% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • Northcote CentralLabor 83.8% · Coalition 16.2% TPP (2025)1.3 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

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Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

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