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Thornbury

5 km²

Thornbury has a well-above-average share of degree-holders and a large population.

It's also marked by far more renters than most areas and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Thornbury, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population18,919▲ +8.5%since 2011Median age37 yrs▲ +2.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.8%People aged 65 and over13.6%Children under 1514.8%People in a de facto relationship19.1%▲ +44.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41.1k1.1k

Age structure

In Thornbury, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 38%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (15%).

Young adults (25–44)37.9%
Older adults (45–64)23.9%
Children (0–14)14.8%
Seniors (65+)13.6%
Youth (15–24)9.9%

Marital status

In Thornbury, the largest group is Never married at 52%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Never married52%
  • Married34%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Thornbury, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by England (3%) and Italy (3%).

Australia70.5%
England2.9%
Italy2.9%
New Zealand2.2%
India1.2%
Vietnam1.0%
China0.8%
Philippines0.4%
Nepal0.3%
South Africa0.3%

Ancestry

In Thornbury, the largest group is English at 26%, followed by Australian (21%) and Irish (12%).

English29.7%
Australian24.8%
Irish14.3%
Italian12.6%
Greek10.9%
Scottish10.8%
German3.8%
Chinese3.7%
Dutch1.8%
Indian1.6%

Language

People using another language at home25.3%

Language used at home

In Thornbury, the largest group is English only at 80%, followed by Greek (9%) and Italian (5%).

English only71.6%
Greek8.0%
Italian4.2%
Arabic1.8%
Vietnamese1.2%
Mandarin1.1%
Cantonese0.8%
Punjabi0.3%
Hindi0.2%
Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion54.4%

Religious affiliation

In Thornbury, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (37%) and Islam (2%).

  • No religion57%
  • Christianity37%
  • Islam2%
  • Buddhism2%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1275.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher46.9%

Highest year of school

In Thornbury, the largest group is Year 12 at 79%, followed by Year 9 or below (9%) and Year 11 (6%).

Year 1275.4%
Year 9 or below8.9%
Year 115.6%
Year 105.2%

Highest qualification level

In Thornbury, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 44%, followed by Postgraduate degree (20%) and Certificate III / IV (13%).

Bachelor degree40.0%
Postgraduate degree17.9%
Certificate III / IV12.1%
Advanced diploma / diploma11.7%
Graduate diploma / certificate7.8%
Certificate I / II0.8%

Field of qualification

In Thornbury, the largest group is Society & culture at 20%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Creative arts (14%).

Society & culture18.0%
Management & commerce16.2%
Creative arts12.9%
Health10.0%
Education7.7%
Engineering & related7.4%
Natural & physical sciences4.7%
Architecture & building4.6%
Information technology3.3%
Food, hospitality & personal services3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,041▲ +62.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,978▲ +55.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,710▲ +67.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week18.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.5%

Household income distribution

In Thornbury, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $4,000 or more (19%).

$1,500–$2,99928.9%
$650–$1,49921.9%
$4,000 or more17.7%
Under $65015.0%
$3,000–$3,99911.9%

Personal income distribution

In Thornbury, the largest group is Under $650 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (26%).

Under $65033.1%
$650–$1,49929.3%
$1,500–$2,99925.0%
$3,000 or more7.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.8%People with a mental health condition12.9%People needing help with daily activities6.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Thornbury, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (6%).

None64.7%
One condition21.8%
Two conditions5.8%
Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Thornbury, the largest group is Mental health at 26%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Other condition (18%).

Mental health12.9%
Asthma9.1%
Other condition9.0%
Arthritis6.4%
Diabetes3.6%
Heart disease2.9%
Cancer2.2%
Dementia1.3%
Lung condition1.0%
Stroke0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.7%People providing unpaid care13.1%People caring for children unpaid23.9%People who served in the Defence Force0.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families11.8%People living alone33.3%▲ +5.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Thornbury, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (12%).

  • Couples with children58%
  • Couples without children29%
  • One-parent families12%
  • Other families1%

Household size

In Thornbury, the largest group is 1 person at 33%, followed by 2 people (32%) and 3 people (16%).

1 person33.3%
2 people32.0%
3 people15.6%
4 people14.3%
5 people3.7%
6 or more1.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$396▲ +37.5%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,200▲ +10.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011Households renting41.5%Homes owned outright27.3%Separate (detached) houses51.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms49.5%▲ +5.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Thornbury, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Owned outright (28%).

  • Rented42%
  • Owned with a mortgage29%
  • Owned outright28%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Thornbury, the largest group is Separate house at 52%, followed by Flat or apartment (24%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (24%).

  • Separate house52%
  • Flat or apartment24%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached24%
  • Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Thornbury, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 2 bedrooms (36%) and 1 bedroom (14%).

3 bedrooms35.9%
2 bedrooms35.3%
1 bedroom14.2%
4 bedrooms11.3%
5 or more2.3%
Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Thornbury, the largest group is $350–$549 at 38%, followed by $200–$349 (31%) and $550–$749 (19%).

$350–$54937.5%
$200–$34930.3%
$550–$74918.0%
Under $2006.8%
$750 or more4.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Thornbury, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 33%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

$3,000 or more31.1%
$1,800–$2,99930.2%
$1,000–$1,79919.6%
Under $1,00013.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle14.4%▼ -16.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Thornbury, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 48%, followed by 2 vehicles (29%) and No vehicle (14%).

1 vehicle47.6%
2 vehicles29.0%
No vehicle14.4%
3 vehicles6.4%
4 or more2.6%

How people get to work

In Thornbury, the largest group is Worked at home at 52%, followed by Car (driver) (37%) and Bicycle (4%).

Worked at home42.0%
Car (driver)30.1%
Bicycle3.4%
Walked2.0%
Train1.9%
Car (passenger)1.6%
Bus0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.9%Recent arrivals from overseas9.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.7%Labour-force participation71.1%Employed full-time59.6%

Industries people work in

In Thornbury, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Professional & technical (14%) and Education & training (12%).

Health care & social assistance15.4%
Professional & technical13.2%
Education & training11.8%
Public administration & safety7.8%
Retail trade7.6%
Accommodation & food5.9%
Construction5.9%
Manufacturing4.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Other services3.2%

Occupations people work in

In Thornbury, the largest group is Professionals at 40%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (11%).

Professionals39.6%
Managers15.9%
Clerical & administrative11.2%
Community & personal service9.6%
Technicians & trades8.7%
Sales workers6.1%
Labourers4.8%
Machinery operators & drivers2.7%

Areas within Thornbury

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