Median house price
$605k
+4.1% change
VIC · Melton Council
Thornhill Park, 3335
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,930
Growth (1 yr)
+14.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+168.8%
Median age
29
Median income
$2,005/wk
Employment rate
69.2%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$605,000
Languages at home
57.8%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Tagalog, Filipino
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Thornhill Park is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Melton Council with everyday amenities close at hand. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with plenty of young families in the mix. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer schools and education, plus growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs, though housing affordability, plus community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Thornhill Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
2,930
+15% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.9%
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
#139
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
91st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
100th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
55th
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
- 46.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 43% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 2654th in Australia
- State rank
- 547th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #139 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #326 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $605,000
- Median price change
- +4.1%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
2,930(June 2025)
+14.7% annual · +168.8% over 5 years · 100th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +14.7%
- 5-year growth
- +168.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +376
- Change in 5 years
- +1,840
- Growth rank in VIC
- 100th 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 (~7,300), extrapolated at +20.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,066
- Median age
- 29
- Median household income / week
- $2,005
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 62 of 1,053
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 69.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 963 / 27 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian 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 Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 601
- Against the person
- 76
- Against property
- 415
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 205.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 40 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +21.4%
Most common offence types
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft46
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle114
- B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods64
- B49 Other Theft110
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order51
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,019
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 55th
School list
- Thornhill Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1019 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 72% · 768 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Thornhill ParkSadie Avenuekindergarten
- Thornhill Montessori Early Learning Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Baxter Park Dr/Mount Cottrell Rd
- Lynwood Dr/Mount Cottrell Rd
- Rockbank Railway Station
- Rockbank Station
- Rockbank Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 21 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 18 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 27/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 6.85
Community(3)
- Thornhill Park Community CentreCommunity centre
18 Tower Street, Thornhill Park
- Thornhill Montessori Early Learning CentreKindergarten
- Thornhill Park Primary SchoolSchool
61 Baxterpark Drive
Health & services(1)
- Thornhill Park Medical Centre and Dental ClinicClinic
Sport & outdoors(9)
- Park (8)
- Sports field
Other(3)
- Parking (3)
- Shelter (6)
- Track (2)
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 insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 21
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Melton Health Hub (7.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Thornhill Park Medical Centre and Dental ClinicClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 104
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 35.5
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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 normals — WorldClim 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).
45 planning-related records
2021· 28 proposals
August 2021
- Use and development of a temporary land sales office, associated car park and the erection and display of business signage1307-1349 MOUNT COTTRELL ROAD THORNHILL PARK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to multi lot subdivision of land, construction of dwellings, the creation of reserves and a reduction of the visitor car parking requirement58 BAXTERPARK DRIVE THORNHILL PARK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Multi lot subdivision and the creation of a reserve97-121 MURRAY ROAD THORNHILL PARK 3335In progress
- Two lot subdivision97-121 MURRAY ROAD THORNHILL PARK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Erection and display of business signage3 IRAMOO CIRCUIT THORNHILL PARK 3335In progress
- Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area13 LYNWOOD DRIVE THORNHILL PARK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Construction of 45 double storey dwellings19 GILFILLAN CIRCUIT THORNHILL PARK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Construction of a dwelling64 CARFIN CIRCUIT THORNHILL PARK 3335In progress
- Construction of one single storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area19 NEVILLE STREET THORNHILL PARK 3335In progress
- Multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves33 LYNWOOD DRIVE THORNHILL PARK 3335Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
March 2021
- Erection and display of advertising signage2 Iramoo CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged multi lot subdivision and the creation of a reserve5 IRAMOO CIRCUIT THORNHILL PARK 3335In progress
- Reduce the side setbacks31 Rosebank WalkPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Partial removal of a dry stone wall and removal of native vegetation associated with the construction of a roundabout.850-896 GREIGS ROAD THORNHILL PARK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area11 Whitehouse TerraceWithdrawn
- Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area21 Whitehouse TerraceWithdrawn
- Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area13 Whitehouse TerraceWithdrawn
- Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area15 Whitehouse TerraceWithdrawn
- Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area9 Whitehouse TerraceWithdrawn
- Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area17 Whitehouse TerraceWithdrawn
- Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area23 Whitehouse TerraceWithdrawn
- Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area19 Whitehouse TerraceWithdrawn
- Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area5 Whitehouse TerraceWithdrawn
- Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area3 Whitehouse TerraceWithdrawn
- Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area7 Whitehouse TerraceWithdrawn
- Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area1 Whitehouse TerracePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of 19 dwellings50 Louisville DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged multi lot subdivision and the creation, variation or removal of an easement and/or restriction7 IRAMOO CIRCUIT THORNHILL PARK 3335In progress
2020· 12 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of four dwellings on two lots97-121 Murray RoadWithdrawn
- Variation of restriction40 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE THORNHILL PARK 3335In progress
November 2020
- Removal of a Restrictive Covenant264-286 PAYNES ROAD THORNHILL PARK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Multi lot subdivision2 Findale WalkPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves71 WILLOWBANK CIRCUIT THORNHILL PARK 3335Refusal issued by a delegate
- Multi lot subdivision of land, construction of dwellings, the creation of reserves and a reduction of the visitor car parking requirement58 Baxterpark DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged multi-lot subdivision, creation of reserves and easements and removal of a restrictive covenant288-310 PAYNES ROAD THORNHILL PARK 3335In progress
- Creation of party wall easements1 Rosebank WalkPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Construction of a dwelling9 Castle RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged multi lot residential subdivision, and the creation, variation or removal of easements and/or restrictions4 IRAMOO CIRCUIT THORNHILL PARK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of one single storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area5 Howard RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Staged multi lot subdivision and the creation of reserves and easement s1053-1083 MOUNT COTTRELL ROAD THORNHILL PARK 3335Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 20/04/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.LEAKES ROAD, IAN COWIE WAY19 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 20/04/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.IAN COWIE WAY, LEAKES ROAD19 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · 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 overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Gorton
- Member of Parliament
- Alice JORDAN-BAIRD (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,230
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.3 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 39.7%Labor 60.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.3 km away).
Coalition 32.1%Labor 67.9%
7.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Thornhill ParkLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- RockbankLabor 65.9% · Coalition 34.1% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- AintreeLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
- DeansideLabor 65.2% · Coalition 34.8% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
- Fraser RiseLabor 62.2% · Coalition 37.8% TPP (2025)8.2 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.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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