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Thorneside vs Wellington Point

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 4.0 km apart, on the same open data. Thorneside scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

ThornesideWellington Point
Active7083
Safety7076
Wealth1665
Value1448
Parks9468
Cafés5264
Transit5627
Green space7646
Active & healthy6659
Schools nearby (OSM)1252
Median rent$370/wk $450/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,170,000$1,362,500
House sales in the 12 months to March 202656188
Population3,87712,661
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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 Thorneside safer than Wellington Point?

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

Which is cheaper, Thorneside or Wellington Point?

Thorneside has the lower median house price of the two ($1,170,000 vs $1,362,500).

Should I live in Thorneside or Wellington Point?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →