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Thornlie is a well established, family-oriented suburb in Perth’s south-eastern area, with tree-lined streets and mostly brick-and-tile homes from the late 20th century alongside pockets of newer infill and townhouse development. Local parks, sporting clubs and green corridors that link into the Canning River catchment, together with Thornlie Shopping Centre for everyday needs, shape daily life for residents.

About 23,665 people live in Thornlie and the median age is 38; families are prominent and most homes are owner-occupied (78.2%). Commuting is straightforward via Thornlie train station on the Armadale/Thornlie line, regular bus services and major arterial roads, and the suburb is directly served by the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link which upgraded the station and added new stations, bus interchanges, a shared path and public art. Local upgrades include the Homestead Park redevelopment and funding for a new student services building at Thornlie Senior High School. Whether Thornlie suits you depends on what you’re looking for in a suburb.

On these figures, buying a house in Thornlie sits well above what people locally earned at the last Census. A median house price of $917,500 is about 11.2 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (median weekly household income $1,571), so buying is at a high multiple of local incomes.

Rents also take a large share of local income: a house rent of $700 a week is about 44.6% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, while a unit rent of $600 a week is about 38.2% of that weekly income. If you are renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the most relevant measures; whether they feel expensive depends on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

The past year in Thornlie saw notably large increases in property values: median unit values rose 28.9% and median house values climbed 21.4%, both strong rises. Rents moved more slowly over the same period, with house rents up a solid 7.7% and unit rents up a more modest 2.0%.

For someone weighing Thornlie up as an investment, the value figures point to capital growth over the year, particularly on the unit side, while the rent figures are the ones that matter if ongoing rental income is your priority — and house rents increased more than unit rents this year. Whether that balance fits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.