THORNLIE
Investor score
65
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
—
no recent data
Rent yield
5.7%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
8.9%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.3%
modelled estimate
AI insights for THORNLIE
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
THORNLIE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$690/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+5.9%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
7.3
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.41%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+11.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
67 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.3%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
THORNLIE is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Strong rental yield of 5.7%
- High annual growth of 8.9% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,571/wk
$87k taxable p.a.
Renters
21.1%
75.9% owner-occupier
Median age
38.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.0%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
9.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
53%
29% apartments
Degree qualified
42.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
21.4%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
720 m²
Large block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
7.9%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
15.1 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
24 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.8%
Balanced market
Walkability
31 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
15.1 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
1,415/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6108
🏫Primary (5)
Sacred Heart Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Forest Crescent Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
South Thornlie Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Yale Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Thornlie Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Thornlie Senior High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
Australian Islamic College (Thornlie)
Independent · Yrs PP-6
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
School quality
Average7 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
50
/ 100
Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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