Dominant Age
55-59
10.3% of population
Top Overseas Born
England
4.8% ยท 80.7% Australian-born
Top Religion
Catholic
19.9% of residents
Household Type
Couples with children
11.0% of dwellings
Social Housing
0.0%
0 dwellings
Break-ins 2025
None
homes burgled in 2025
Who lives in Thornton?
Residents aged 55-59 make up the largest age group in Thornton at 10.3% of the population. 80.7% of residents were born in Australia, with England the most common overseas birthplace at 4.8%. The most common religious affiliation is Catholic, at 19.9% of residents. Couples with children are the most common household type, accounting for 11.0% of all dwellings. Social housing makes up 0.0% of the suburb's housing stock.
Is Thornton safe?
No residential break-ins were recorded in Thornton in 2025.
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