- Est. Median Value
- $436K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 84/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~41 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Thornbury
Is Thornbury a good place to live?
Thornbury is home to roughly 2,841 people across 18.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Thornbury scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 84/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Thornbury has 3 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $436K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Thornbury is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety84
- Amenities10
- Schools62
- Housing Affordability86
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $436K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Thornbury?
- Children living in Thornbury are in zone for Thornbury School, Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Thornbury?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Thornbury?
- The postcode for Thornbury is 9883.
- What is the population of Thornbury?
- Thornbury has 2,841 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Thornbury?
- The estimated median property value in Thornbury is $436K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Thornbury?
- Thornbury is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Thornbury a good place to live?
- Thornbury scores 50/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Thornbury
Schools in zone for Thornbury
Children living in Thornbury have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Thornbury School
Contributing · roll 66 · decile 7
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Thornbury. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Tradies & Services in Thornbury
Tradies & services(1)
Riverton Farm Drainage
Stay in Thornbury
Places to stay(2)
Thornbury Bridge Picnic Area
Thornbury Freedom Camp
Thornbury Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.91 | 11.15 | 4.24 | 10.73 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.98 | 10.69 | 4.61 | 10.18 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.08 | 8.89 | 4.75 | 8.31 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.04 | 8.38 | 3.94 | 6.87 |
| 🍂 May | 12.02 | 6.36 | 3.88 | 4.68 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.94 | 3.84 | 3.57 | 5.54 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.53 | 3.6 | 3.76 | 5.7 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.6 | 3.6 | 3.41 | 6.84 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.49 | 5.42 | 5.11 | 7.94 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.33 | 6.13 | 4.26 | 8.2 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.63 | 7.13 | 3.28 | 10.17 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.24 | 9.98 | 4.76 | 9.79 |
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