Thornton VIC

Postcode 3712 · Murrindindi LGA

Thornton is a quiet locality in Victoria within the Murrindindi local government area (postcode 3712). With a population of 311, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, managers, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The current median weekly rent is $385. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $867.

Thornton is served by 1 school, including 1 secondary. Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Murrindindi LGA is moderate at 5,639 incidents per 100,000 population.

SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education4/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$258
POPULATION
311
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$1,048
Personal Income /wk$657
Mortgage /mth$867
CRIME (Murrindindi LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,639
Total Incidents885
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA
Total Students0
Government1
Rubicon Outdoor SchoolSecondary · Government
Data: Year ending Dec 2025