Thorndale, QLD 4380 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Thorndale is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4380, home to 134 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tenterfield local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 179 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$260 /wk
Population134
Median age56
Area13.6 km²
To CBD179 km
LGASouthern Downs

Demographics

Population
134
Median age
56 years
Median household income
$916 /week
Median personal income
$441 /week
Median family income
$949 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Southern Downs
Statistical region (SA4)
Darling Downs - Maranoa
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$260 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,092
Rent share of household income
28%

Schools

  • Glen Aplin State School Primary · Government
  • Severnlea State School Primary · Government
  • Greenlands State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 park or reserve

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 84.6% of the 65 resolvable premises in Thorndale. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 84.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 15.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 2,593 across the Southern Downs LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 924 theft, 528 drug offences, 405 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Southern Downs — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Thorndale?

Thorndale (QLD 4380) had 134 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Southern Downs local government area.

What is the median rent in Thorndale?

The median advertised rent in Thorndale is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Thorndale?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Thorndale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glen Aplin State School (4.3 km), Severnlea State School (4.9 km), Greenlands State School (5.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Thorndale?

Thorndale is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (84.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Thorndale?

Across the surrounding area, 2,593 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (924), drug offences (528), violent (405). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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