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Queensland · Postcode 4341
Thornton postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 75 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Thornton at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Thornton vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Thornton | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,678 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $210 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,500 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Thornton is a locality 75 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4341. It falls within the Ipswich region. The local government area is Lockyer Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Thornton has a population of 214 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,678, close to the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 4 (1.9% of residents).
Housing in Thornton includes a median weekly rent of $210, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,500, with 85 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Thornton scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Thornton is served by Thornton State School.
Thornton is part of the Ipswich Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Thornton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4341 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 214 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,678/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $714/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $210 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 94.6 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 85 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.81611 |
| Longitude | 152.368984 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 75 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Ipswich Hinterland |
| Local Government | Lockyer Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Wright |
| State Electorate | Lockyer |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 32 (15.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 23 (10.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 36 (16.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 78 (36.4%) |
| 65+ years | 42 (19.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 19 (8.9%) |
| Diabetes | 14 (6.5%) |
| Asthma | 14 (6.5%) |
| Cancer | 13 (6.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (3.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 18 (20.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 37 (42.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 33 (37.5%) |
Schools in Thornton
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Thornton. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Thornton
Same Postcode (4341)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.