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VIC · Darebin Council

Thornbury, VIC, 3071

Current weather

12.2°CRain showers

85% humidity · 27.7 km/h wind · 15.2° / 11° today · 7.1 mm rain

Desirability index

86.3/100

#63 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Thornbury is a mid-sized suburb in the Darebin area, home to around 19,005 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,494 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-15%), roughly 78.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 7 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

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)
424 / 1,872 / 1,957

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,494
Against the person
147
Against property
1,099
Rate per 1,000 residents
78.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 129 residents
State safety percentile
66.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-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

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
7
Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
1,089
  • Holy Spirit SchoolPrimary
  • Penders Grove Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary
  • Thornbury High SchoolSecondary
  • Thornbury Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Virtual School VictoriaCombined
  • Wales Street Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

90 public transport stops in this suburb

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

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • 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 & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

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· 81 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
2020· 111 proposals

111 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

216 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Alcohol (2)
  • Bespoke Wines and SpiritsAlcohol

    805 High Street, Thornbury

  • Top Hat AntiquesAntiques

    873 High Street, Thornbury

  • Bakery
  • Bar LingoBar

    875 High Street, Thornbury

  • CapersBar

    843 High Street, Thornbury

  • Carwyn CellarsBar

    877 High Street, Thornbury

  • Joanie's BarettoBar

    832a High Street, Thornbury

  • PallinoBar

    790 High Street, Thornbury

  • Bbq

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
27
Emergency department
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

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • FORMER NORTHCOTE TRAMWAYS BUILDINGNH2129
  • FORMER NORTHCOTE TRAMWAYS BUILDINGNH2129

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

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

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

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

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

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
86.3/100
Cohort rank
#63 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Clyde Street Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Merri Community Childcare & Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Thornbury Early Years CentrechildcareRaleigh Streetchildcare
  • Thornbury KindergartenchildcareNewcastle Streetkindergarten
  • FORMER NORTHCOTE TRAMWAYS BUILDINGheritageNH2129
  • FORMER NORTHCOTE TRAMWAYS BUILDINGheritageNH2129
  • Active AudiologyhealthHigh Streetaudiologist
  • Advantage PharmacyhealthHigh Streetpharmacy
  • Clinichealthclinic
  • Connective MyotherapyhealthHigh Streetalternative

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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