- Est. Median Value
- $874K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $273/wk
- Safety Score
- 41/100
- Green Space
- 8%
- Current Weather
- 6.1°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~84 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Thornton
Is Thornton a good place to live?
Thornton is home to roughly 2,364 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Thornton scores 37 out of 100, with a safety score of 41/100 and 8% green space.
Schools: Thornton has 2 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 $874K, and weekly rent typically sits around $273.
Lifestyle: Thornton has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Thornton 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
- Safety41
- Amenities18
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space25
- Community56
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $874K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $273/wk
- Median HH Income
- $103K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.3%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Thornton
Schools in zone for Thornton
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Thornton. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Thornton. 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Thornton that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Thornton School
Full Primary · roll 150 · decile 7 · 2.6 km away
Whakatane Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Eat & Drink in Thornton
Places to eat & drink(4)
Blueberry Corner
The Red Barn Bakery Cafe
The Red Barn
K.H.A Kai
Tradies & Services in Thornton
Tradies & services(2)
Kiwi Whare
Marley flow control New Zealand
Shops in Thornton
Shops(1)
R n' Bees
Beauty & Fitness in Thornton
Beauty & fitness(1)
VivaAura Spa
Professional Services in Thornton
Professional services(1)
East Bay Portable Buildings
Stay in Thornton
Places to stay(1)
Thornton Beach Holiday Park
Thornton Weather
Current conditions: 6.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.29 | 16.22 | 7.25 | 10.09 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.3 | 15.3 | 7.08 | 9.95 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.11 | 11.98 | 2.13 | 10.58 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.36 | 11.8 | 3.52 | 8.52 |
| 🍂 May | 16.42 | 8.98 | 5.76 | 7.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.02 | 8.11 | 5.8 | 7.15 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.2 | 5.6 | 3.35 | 7.47 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.99 | 4.83 | 2.63 | 8.57 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.43 | 7.99 | 4.96 | 9.61 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.38 | 9.76 | 3.07 | 10.59 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.59 | 11.44 | 2.79 | 11.33 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.85 | 14.84 | 4.01 | 11.35 |
Thornton Community
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