Thornton Beach
QLDThornton Beach is a growing suburb in QLD with 8 residents.
- SAL code
- 32817
- SA2
- 306041164
- Population
- 8
Thornton Beach, QLD had 8 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 4.7% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 5-14 years, and the median age sits at 47. The median household income is $2,499 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $450 a month. Around 100.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 100.0%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?8
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+4.7%
3yr: +2.8% · 10yr: +9.3%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,499/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
47
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?3/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?8.6%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Population over time — Daintree (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Thornton Beach suburb alone is ~8 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 5,933 to 7,011 over 24 years, averaging 0.7% per year.
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), owner-occupied (100.0%).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Flood data is not yet available for QLD.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: QLD Reconstruction Authority — Bushfire Prone Area + Floodplain Assessment Overlay.
Planning zones
Planning-zone data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.