Real Estate Thornleigh NSW 2120

Real Estate Market: Is Thornleigh NSW 2120 a Good Suburb to Buy Into?

Housing Market in Thornleigh

Key Thornleigh Metrics & Forecast to 2028

Sources: Property Listings, TORREN and Microburbs, 2002 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses (2-Year Outlook)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Median yield for houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Smart median rent: All houses	$999	Top 6%	129% to Apr 2026
Smart median sale price: All houses	Premium	Premium	Premium

Housing Supply in Thornleigh

Thornleigh Real Estate Investor Report

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The higher the supply score the more supply is on the market, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings, PLANNING ALERTS, BASIX and Microburbs, 2002 - 2031

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Development applications	289	Top 12%	70% to Jun 2025
Developments	1.1	Bottom 34%	Data for Jul 2023
Housing Stock Quality Indicator	93.0	Top 2%	Data for May 2023
Total new residential buildings value (SA2)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Days on market: houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Days on market: units	Premium	Premium	Premium
New Dwellings	44	Top 13%	12% to Dec 2020
Number of Subdivisions	2 lots	Bottom 14%	66% to Feb 2023
Volume of houses sold in the last 30 days	Premium	Premium	Premium
Volume of units sold in the last 30 days	Premium	Premium	Premium
Proportion of subdividable properties	Premium	Premium	Premium
Stock on Market	0	Bottom 29%	Data for Apr 2026

Housing Stock Quality in Thornleigh

The higher the score, the higher the quality of the houses and units.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings, BASIX and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Houses	76.5%	Bottom 11%	15% to Jan 2021
Average bedrooms - all homes	2.9	Top 17%	Data for Jan 2021
NBN connection: fibreoptic cable to node	0.0%	Bottom 37%	Data for Jun 2023
Median land to asset ratio	Premium	Premium	Premium

Development Restrictions in Thornleigh

Thornleigh Zoning Map

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The higher the score, the more easily density can be increased.
Sources: GEOSPATIAL, TORREN, ABS and Microburbs, 2011 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Total area	3.7 sq km	Bottom 34%	Data for Jan 2021
Average floor space ratio (zoning)	0.95	Top 28%	Data for Feb 2023
Environmental conservation area proportion	0.2%	Top 31%	Data for Jun 2023
Heritage sites	37	Top 5%	Data for Jun 2023
Residential density	337 sqm per resident	Bottom 13%	Data for Jan 2021

Risk in Thornleigh

Thornleigh Risk Report

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The higher the score, the more exposed households are to financial stress.
Sources: ABS, Property Listings, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
% Owner Occupied	83.7%	Bottom 24%	0% to Sep 2023
% Rentals	16.3%	Top 25%	3% to Sep 2023
Housing Affordability Index	76	Top 2%	Data for Jun 2023
Median monthly mortgage	$3,060	Top 29%	21% to Sep 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Houses)	73	Bottom 20%	Data for Jun 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Units)	68	Bottom 15%	Data for Jun 2023
Mortgage as a percent of income	24.0%	Top 40%	5% to Jan 2021
Mortgaged Dwellings	47.6%	Top 24%	9% to Sep 2023

Housing Demand in Thornleigh

The higher the score, the more demand their is for housing in the area, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, TORREN, Property Listings and Microburbs, 1975 - 2030

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Future Population (SA2)	20300	Top 19%	15% to Dec 2041
Historical Population (SA3)	89600	Top 32%	24% to Dec 2023
Historical population growth	Premium	Premium	Premium
Population (LGA)	174000	Top 9%	30% to Dec 2030
Population Projection (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Auction clearance rate	Premium	Premium	Premium
Proportion of distressed listings	Premium	Premium	Premium
Vacancy rate	Premium	Premium	Premium

Unit Market in Thornleigh

Thornleigh Unit Investor Report

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Sources: Property Listings and Microburbs, 2002 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Capital Growth Forecast: Units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Capital Growth Forecast: Units (2-Year Outlook)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Median yield for units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Smart median rent: All units	$769	Top 5%	154% to Apr 2026
Smart median sale price: All units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Unit to house ratio	34.4%	Bottom 4%	45% to Apr 2026

Realtors (11)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Allen & Sheppard	270 Pennant Hills Rd
Allen & Sheppard Real Estate	270 Pennant Hills Rd
BH Commercial Auctions	16 Railway Parade
Bargain Hunt Auctions	16 Railway Parade
Group Development Services Development Consultants	Suite 3A/265 271 Pennant Hills Rd

Accommodation Options (6)

Planning Applications: Other (38)

Headline	Place	Date
Extended trading authorisation - special occasions - on premises - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority 1-9426702493	6 Duffy Ave, Thornleigh NSW 2120	02 Apr 2025
Section 4.55(1A) - Modification - Relocate Staircase - PAN-475598 - Hornsby Shire Council DA/452/2021/A	57 Kooringal Avenue Thornleigh NSW 2120	30 Oct 2024
Commercial - Upgrade existing Signage to Digital Advertising Sign - PAN-466232 - Hornsby Shire Council DA/1154/2024	288 Pennant Hills Road Thornleigh NSW 2120	11 Oct 2024
Section 4.55(1A) - Modification - Various - PAN-468636 - Hornsby Shire Council DA/135/2023/A	20 Bungowen Avenue Thornleigh NSW 2120	11 Sep 2024
This development application seeks to 1) have the completed driveway works approved via a Building Information Certificate, 2) have a portion of proposed driveway extension works to the driveway approved 3) gain approval for a wider vehicle crossing to align with the extended driveway. - Hornsby Shire Council DA/888/2024	69 Nicholson Avenue Thornleigh NSW 2120	08 Aug 2024

Planning Applications: Dwellings (59)

Headline	Place	Date
Section 4.55(2) - Modification - Condition 49 & Rooftop Terrace - PAN-483490 - Hornsby Shire Council DA/1037/2021/A	206-212 Pennant Hills Road Thornleigh NSW 2120	31 Oct 2024
Demolition of Existing Fibreglass pool / Replace with new fibreglass pool / Replace existing paving to pool surrounds / re-instate retaining walls and pool fencing to pool surrounds, as required - Hornsby Shire Council DA/1132/2024	19 Edmundson Close Thornleigh NSW 2120	03 Oct 2024
The proposed development includes the construction of Alfresco Decking Area with stairs, Safety Balustrade, and Privacy Screen. Previously approved Patio area in rear of dwelling to be deleted from landscape plans and replaced with open lawn area. - Hornsby Shire Council DA/652/2022/B	27 Goodlands Avenue Thornleigh NSW 2120	28 Sep 2024
Subdivision of 2 lots into 3 lots. Retaining of lot 1 dwelling (17 Paling str Thornleigh 2/DP300704), and demolishing dwelling of lot 2 (19 Paling Str, Thornleigh 3/DP300704) resulting in a vacant land, and creating lot 3 as vacant lot. - Hornsby Shire Council DA/1064/2024	17 Paling Street Thornleigh NSW 2120	16 Sep 2024
Demolition of Existing Fibreglass pool / Replace with new fibreglass pool / Replace existing paving to pool surrounds / re-instate retaining walls and pool fencing to pool surrounds, as required - Hornsby Shire Council DA/1015/2024	19 Edmundson Close Thornleigh NSW 2120	06 Sep 2024

Planning Applications: Industrial (3)

Headline	Place	Date
Amalgamation of 2 lots & additions and alterations to an existing industrial building (no. 3-5 Chilvers) and existing childcare centre (no. 7 Chilvers). To be used as a Childcare centre to accommodate a total of 134 Children. - Hornsby Shire Council DA/27/2024	7 Chilvers Road Thornleigh NSW 2120	10 Jan 2024
7A Tenancy - DA Application for change of use to the property and for operation of a business. The Proposal seeks to a "change of use" from industrial activity to an "indoor recreation facility". The Proposal does not involve any alterations, nor internal or external works. Commencement of use & operation of a business proposed only. - Hornsby Shire Council DA/1322/2023	7 Pioneer Avenue Thornleigh NSW 2120	01 Dec 2023
Childcare Centre - Alterations & Additions & Warehouse - Alterations & Additions - Car Wash - Consolidation of 2 lots into 1 - Hornsby Shire Council DA/1082/2023	7 Chilvers Road Thornleigh NSW 2120	17 Oct 2023

LGA Details (1)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Local government area	Hornsby

Median Unit Sale Prices by Street (7)

Date	Median sale value	Street
04 Apr 2026	$747,300	Bellevue St
04 Apr 2026	$1,305,000	Central Ave
04 Apr 2026	$785,700	Pennant Hills Rd
04 Apr 2026	$1,623,000	Pioneer Ave
04 Apr 2026	$847,300	Sefton Rd

Recently Sold Houses (100)

Address	Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date sold	Sale Type
26 Norman Ave	Price Withheld	3.0	2.0	1.0	07 Feb 2026	On Market
26 Wareemba Ave	$2,005,000	5.0	2.0	2.0	05 Feb 2026	On Market
63 Wareemba Ave	$1,828,000	4.0	2.0	2.0	31 Jan 2026	On Market
63 Wareemba Ave	Price Withheld	4.0	2.0	2.0	31 Jan 2026	On Market
52 Hillmont Ave	Price Withheld	4.0	2.0	2.0	24 Jan 2026	On Market

Median House Rental Prices by Street (20)

Street	Date	Median rent (per week)
Barrett Ave	04 Apr 2026	$864
Beresford Rd	04 Apr 2026	$1,088
Butterfield St	04 Apr 2026	$1,312
Dartford Rd	04 Apr 2026	$1,027
Duffy Ave	04 Apr 2026	$1,091

Median House Sale Prices by Street (21)

Street	Date	Median sale value
Amber Cl	04 Apr 2026	$2,641,000
Beresford Rd	04 Apr 2026	$3,389,000
Bridgeview Cr	04 Apr 2026	$2,729,000
Dartford Rd	04 Apr 2026	$2,842,000
Duffy Ave	04 Apr 2026	$2,567,000

Turnover Rate by Street (93)

Turnover rate	Street	Turnover Label	Turnover Years	Year
83.7%	Yarrara Rd	high turnover	Every 11.9 years (high turnover)	2026
74.4%	Trelawney St	average turnover	Every 13.4 years (average turnover)	2026
58.3%	Adamson Ave	quite tightly held	Every 17.1 years (quite tightly held)	2026
59.1%	Dartford Rd	quite tightly held	Every 16.9 years (quite tightly held)	2026
107.5%	Bellevue St	very high turnover	Every 9.3 years (very high turnover)	2026

Percent of Renters by Street (17)

Percent of Renters	Street
59.7%	Paling St
7.5%	Cavendish St
31.4%	Cavendish Street
0.0%	Lovett St
0.0%	Lovett Street

Businesses (96)

Name	Address
VSL Australia	6 Pioneer Ave, Thornleigh NSW 2120, Australia
Build Smart Renovation	7 Sefton Rd, Thornleigh NSW 2120, Australia
Shoreview Building Group Pty Ltd	Unit 10/9 Pioneer Ave, Thornleigh NSW 2120, Australia
Beaini Concreting	35 Bellevue St, Thornleigh NSW 2120, Australia
MGB Design & Constructions

Recent Rental Unit Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date
Unit 3, 64-66 The Esp	$660	2.0	1.0	1.0	21 Jan 2026
Unit 3, 64-66 The Esp	$660	2.0	1.0	1.0	21 Jan 2026
Unit 12, 266 Pennant Hills Rd	$550	1.0	1.0		14 Jan 2026
Unit 12, 266 Pennant Hills Rd	$550	1.0	1.0		14 Jan 2026
Unit 12, 266 Pennant Hills Rd	$550	1.0	1.0		14 Jan 2026

Recent Rental House Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date
12 Janet Ave	$795	3	2	2	06 Feb 2026
40 Janet Ave	$1,100	4	2	2	06 Feb 2026
40 Janet Ave	$1,100	4	2	2	06 Feb 2026
3 Lockerbie Rd	$870	3	2	2	05 Feb 2026
3 Lockerbie Rd	$870	3	2	1	05 Feb 2026

Recently Sold Units (100)

Address	Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date sold	Sale Type
Unit 8, 10-16 Station St	$630,000	1.0	1.0	1.0	06 Feb 2026	On Market
Unit 8, 10-16 Station St	$630,000	1.0	1.0	1.0	06 Feb 2026	On Market
Unit 3, 28 Wells St	$1,338,000	3.0	1.0	2.0	27 Jan 2026	On Market
Unit 3, 28 Wells St	$1,338,000	3.0	1.0	2.0	27 Jan 2026	On Market
Unit 3, 28 Wells St	$1,338,000	3.0	1.0	2.0	27 Jan 2026	On Market

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