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Thornton VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Thornton, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Thornton VIC is 311 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Thornton is $657 per week ($34,164 per year). Median rent in Thornton is $258 per week ($1,118 per month). Thornton has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Thornton has a population density of 4.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Thornton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thornton is $867.

There were 17 recorded offences in Thornton in 2025-25, a rate of 55 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (9 offences).

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Thornton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Thornton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$657/wk

$34,164 per year

#6209 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$258/wk

$1,118 per month

#6018 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Thornton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (162) Female 47.9% (149)

Population Density

4.4

people per km²

311 people · 70.1 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,645

Family income/wk

Thornton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Thornton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.1% 76 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.9% 34 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Thornton Country of Birth

Australia

96.9%

England

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Thornton Religion

No Religion

45.9%

Catholic

20.2%

Anglican

15.6%

Not stated

10.1%

Uniting Church

5.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Thornton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Thornton Employment

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Employed full-time

28.8% 70 people

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Employed part-time

22.6% 55 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 5 people

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Not in labour force

46.5% 113 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Thornton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.3%

Bachelor Degree

21.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Thornton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.3%

Professionals

18.2%

Managers

16.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.1%

Labourers

9.1%

Community & Personal Service

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.1%

Sales Workers

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Thornton Field of Study

Engineering

27.0%

Management & Commerce

17.6%

Agriculture & Environment

14.9%

Society & Culture

12.2%

Health

10.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.8%

Education

5.4%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Thornton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Thornton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

12.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$4,000+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Thornton Marital Status

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Married

41.1% 111

↔️

Separated

5.6% 15

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Divorced

17.0% 46

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Widowed

6.3% 17

👤

Never married

30.0% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Thornton Ancestry

Australian

36.6%

English

35.3%

Scottish

9.0%

Irish

8.4%

German

4.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Italian

1.5%

Spanish

1.3%

Dutch

1.0%

Maltese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Thornton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.9%

Primary — Catholic

22.9%

Secondary — Government

22.9%

Vocational Education

17.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Thornton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.7% 39

✅

No need for assistance

93.3% 543

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Thornton Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.2% 53

—

Not a volunteer

78.8% 197

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Thornton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

24.0%

$600-$799/mo

16.0%

$800-$999/mo

12.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

36.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Thornton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.5%

Walked only

9.4%

Did not go to work

9.4%

Car (passenger)

2.8%

Truck

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Thornton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.7%

1 vehicle

32.2%

2 vehicles

37.7%

3 vehicles

15.8%

4+ vehicles

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Thornton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.4%

2 bedrooms

25.2%

3 bedrooms

57.8%

4 bedrooms

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Thornton Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

36.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Thornton Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

576

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Thornton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Thornton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

7.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Thornton Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.7%

Couple — children under 15

33.0%

Couple — no children under 15

15.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

One parent — children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Thornton Military Service

🏅

Previously served

5.6% 14

👤

Never served

94.4% 237

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Thornton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.9% 32

—

Did not provide

87.1% 216

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Thornton Children Ever Born

No children

28.9%

1 child

7.8%

2 children

47.8%

3 children

7.8%

4 children

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Thornton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Thornton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.5%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

16.3%

Did not do domestic work

25.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Thornton Household Size

1 person

41.4%

2 persons

39.3%

3 persons

9.0%

4 persons

6.2%

5 persons

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Thornton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

255

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Thornton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.2%

Step family — no other children

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Thornton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 17 total

Assault

Theft

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Thornton Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Rubicon Outdoor School Government

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Thornton Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,048/wk

Median Rent $258/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Thornton

Your weekly income

≈ $4,541/month

Median rent $258/wk

Left after rent $790/wk

Rent share 24.6%

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Thornton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 156 Income: $738/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 156 Income: $709/wk Rent: $256/wk

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Pop: 156 Income: $809/wk Rent: $231/wk

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Pop: 157 Income: $888/wk Rent: $141/wk

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Pop: 157 Income: $580/wk Rent: $215/wk

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Pop: 157 Income: $715/wk Rent: $1,300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thornton

What is the population of Thornton VIC?

The population of Thornton VIC is 311 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.4 people per km².Thornton is ranked #5,940 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Thornton?

The median personal income in Thornton VIC is $657 per week, or $34,164 per year.The median household income is $1,048 per week.Family income is $1,645 per week.Thornton is ranked #6,209 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Thornton?

Median rent in Thornton VIC is $258 per week ($1,118 per month).Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Thornton ranks #6,018 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Thornton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thornton VIC is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Thornton?

The median age in Thornton VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Thornton a good suburb to live in?

Thornton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 311.The median income is $657/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22510. All dollar figures in AUD.