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Thornton

NSW 2322 • Rest of NSW

10,690
Population (2021)
$46,124
Median Income
16.61 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Shopping CentreHunter RegionGrowing SuburbAffordable Housing

About Thornton

Thornton has grown rapidly as part of Maitland's expansion, about 160 kilometres north of Sydney in the Hunter Valley. This family suburb of roughly 10,700 residents features a major shopping centre and abundant new housing. The location between Maitland and Newcastle makes it a practical choice for Hunter region families.

Young families are drawn by affordable housing and comprehensive facilities - the shopping centre provides everything from supermarkets to entertainment. The community is still establishing its identity as development continues, but early residents appreciate the value and convenience. Schools have followed the population growth, serving the needs of a predominantly young family demographic.

Thornton falls under postcode 2322 and is governed by Maitland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maitland electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2322
Urban Area
Maitland
LGA / Council
Maitland
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Maitland
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.79°, 151.64°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
16.61 km²
Elevation
6m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Taylor Avenue & Thomas Cook Drive Thornton 2322 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Thornton by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Thornton Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Thornton" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
32 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.1%

73 state housing + 43 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,062
Census 2021
10,690
▲ 32.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,504
Income 2021
$46,124
▲ 26.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,414
Born Overseas 1,033

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 191
  • 2. New Zealand 117
  • 3. India 87
  • 4. Philippines 59
  • 5. South Africa 59
  • 6. China 33
  • 7. Zimbabwe 29
  • 8. Taiwan 27
  • 9. Scotland 25
  • 10. Germany 24

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 4,946
English 4,544
Scottish 1,077
Irish 981
Australian Aboriginal 723
German 448
Italian 206
Dutch 144
Chinese 123
Filipino 117

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,913
Both parents born in Australia
1,332
Both parents born overseas
1,153
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.3%
No Religion
40.4%
Islam
0.9%
Hinduism
0.7%
Buddhism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
828 (7.7%)
5-14 years
1,481 (13.9%)
15-19 years
674 (6.3%)
20-24 years
854 (8.0%)
25-34 years
1,894 (17.7%)
35-44 years
1,390 (13.0%)
45-54 years
1,286 (12.0%)
55-64 years
1,180 (11.0%)
65-74 years
740 (6.9%)
75-84 years
293 (2.7%)
85+ years
65 (0.6%)

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