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Thornlie

POSTAL CODE: WA, 6108
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THORNLIE, 6108 delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Average median house prices in WA have risen as a whole, pulling THORNLIE, 6108 values up and netting property investors a capital gain of 13.14% for the past year.

Investors saw the median home price rise to $775,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices in the suburb averaged 22.22% per annum over a 3-year period.

THORNLIE now ranks at the 126th place on a list of fastest growing suburbs in the territory.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in THORNLIE are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Because of this real estate investors could earn a rental income of $680 based on current median home prices.

Regardless, it is expected for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. In THORNLIE, homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 19.9 days.

In 2016, 399 properties were sold in THORNLIE during the past year, making it the 187th most active market in WA based on total real estate transactions.

Surburb overview

Thornlie is a residential suburb in the City of Gosnells, approximately 15 kilometres southeast of Perth’s central business district. The area encompasses several developments established from the 1950s through the 1980s, including Crestwood, Castle Glen, and Forest Lakes.

According to the 2021 Census, Thornlie had 48,083 residents living in 19,406 dwellings, with an average household size of 2.5 persons. The suburb exhibits a diverse demographic profile, with common ancestries including English, Australian, Chinese, Irish, and Scottish.

Thornlie train station on the Armadale Line offers public transportation services to Perth and its surrounding areas. Bus routes such as the 206 and 930 operate along major roads, connecting residents to nearby suburbs and commercial centres.

Essential establishments within the suburb include educational institutions such as Thornlie Primary School, which offers education from Kindergarten to Year 6.  Shopping centres such as Forest Lakes Shopping Centre, Thornlie Square Shopping Centre, and Spencer Village Shopping Centre cater to retail needs by offering diverse retail and dining options.

Numerous parks and reserves support recreational activities in Thornlie. Hume Road Wildlife Reserve offers natural bushland and walking trails, while Partridge Way Reserve includes a playground, exercise area, cricket pitch, and basketball ring. Teakwood Park offers scenic access from surrounding streets and caters to various outdoor activities.

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