Thorneside
QLD 4158 • Greater Brisbane
About Thorneside
Thorneside is a compact bayside suburb in south-east Queensland, situated approximately 22 kilometres east of Brisbane CBD within the Redland City Council local government area. With a population of around 3,877 residents and a median age of 41, the suburb attracts families and established residents who value its relaxed coastal proximity and good train access to the city. Covering just under 3 square kilometres, Thorneside is primarily a low-density residential area of post-war and contemporary homes close to the shores of Moreton Bay.
The suburb is served by Thorneside train station on the Cleveland line, making the Brisbane CBD accessible within around 40 minutes by rail. Residents enjoy the calm bayside lifestyle of the Redlands, with nearby access to Wellington Point Reserve, the bays and waterways of Moreton Bay Marine Park, and the parks and cycling paths of the surrounding area. The community has a quiet, neighbourhood feel with most daily amenities available in nearby Cleveland, Victoria Point, or Wellington Point.
Thorneside falls under postcode 4158 and is governed by Redland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Capalaba electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 240, 241 — Cleveland / Wellington Point 10-20 min
- Route 232 — Capalaba 20-30 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Thorneside station provides direct rail access; Eastern Motorway (Gateway) accessible via Cleveland-Redland Bay Rd
Most daily errands require a car, though the train station is walkable for commuters
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Housing 2021 Census
39 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 225
- 2. New Zealand 199
- 3. Scotland 33
- 4. South Africa 32
- 5. Philippines 28
- 6. Germany 27
- 7. Ireland 21
- 8. China 18
- 9. Netherlands 13
- 10. Papua New Guinea 13
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)