Thornton NSW 2322 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Thornton is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2322). The median sale price is $885k (+142% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $650/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.8%. It has a population of about 10,690 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $550,950 |
| 2022 | $698,000 |
| 2023 | $712,000 |
| 2024 | $740,000 |
| 2025 | $797,500 |
| 2026 | $885,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $525 |
| 3-bedroom | $623 |
| 4+ bed | $725 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (62% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 10,690
- Median age: 32
- Median weekly household income: $2,051
- Average household size: 2.8
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 975 · 44th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 934 · 28th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Thornton
- Thornton Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Thornton Station (train), about 0.3 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Thornton?
The median sale price in Thornton NSW 2322 is $885,000, up 142% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Thornton?
The median weekly rent in Thornton (postcode 2322) is $650 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Thornton?
The estimated gross rental yield in Thornton is about 3.8%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Thornton?
Schools located in Thornton include Thornton Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Ashtonfield 2323
- Beresfield 2322
- Black Hill 2322
- Chisholm 2322
- East Maitland 2323
- Metford 2323
- Millers Forest 2324
- Woodberry 2322
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.