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Normanhurst vs Thornleigh

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

NormanhurstThornleigh
Active5839
Safety6046
Wealth6872
Value7489
Parks7458
Cafés1354
Transit5366
Green space2832
Active & healthy3932
Schools nearby (OSM)8324
Median rent$550/wk $530/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,400,000$2,010,000
House sales this quarter4342
Population5,3878,898
Full profile Normanhurst in full Thornleigh in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Normanhurst safer than Thornleigh?

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

Which is cheaper, Normanhurst or Thornleigh?

Thornleigh has the lower median house price of the two ($2,010,000 vs $2,400,000).

Should I live in Normanhurst or Thornleigh?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Normanhurst or Thornleigh.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →