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Lota vs Thorneside

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. Lota scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

LotaThorneside
Active4270
Safety6770
Wealth6816
Value7314
Parks8194
Cafés6852
Transit4656
Green space5676
Active & healthy6266
Schools nearby (OSM)4812
Median rent$415/wk $370/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,432,500$1,170,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 202614856
Population3,5183,877
Full profile Lota in full Thorneside in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Lota safer than Thorneside?

Thorneside scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Lota or Thorneside?

Thorneside has the lower median house price of the two ($1,170,000 vs $1,432,500).

Should I live in Lota or Thorneside?

Lota scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Lota or Thorneside.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →