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Demographics in Thornleigh (2120)

Thornleigh (2120) sits within the Hornsby LGA. The ABS Census provides the most comprehensive and authoritative source of demographic information at the suburb level, collected every five years. Key indicators for property buyers include median household income (a demand signal), the proportion of renters versus owner-occupiers (a tenure signal), and household size (a supply indicator for the dwelling types most in demand).

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Suburb demographics

Within SAL: Thornleigh · ABS Census 2021

Population8,898usual residents
Median age40years
Avg household2.9people
Household income$2,681 /wk
Median rent$530 /wk
Median mortgage$2,800 /mo
Housing tenure
32%Owned outright
43%With mortgage
23%Renting
4%Social housing
Dwelling mix
77%House
16%Semi
8%Flat / apt
Household composition
47%Couple + kids
22%Couple, no kids
11%Single parent
16%Lone person

ABS 2021 Census GCP (CC BY 4.0) · Suburb & Locality geography · Data may not reflect current conditions

Age structure tells you about the lifecycle stage of Thornleigh as a suburb. A concentration of 25-to-39-year-olds typically indicates a gentrifying or established inner-ring suburb with strong café culture and lifestyle infrastructure. A concentration of 40-to-64-year-olds in owner-occupied houses suggests a more settled, family-oriented suburb. Understanding the age profile helps you assess whether the suburb's current character is likely to persist or shift over your ownership horizon.

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