Living in Thorneside

Access to the water

Population: 3,877
Distance to Brisbane CBD: 21.3km
Median house price: $1,229,000* 

Thorneside is a small bayside pocket with a relaxed village feel, train access and waterfront reserves along Tingalpa Creek and Waterloo Bay. It’s popular with downsizers, first‑home buyers and anyone who values easy access to the water and quick rail links to the city. Beth Boyd Park is a popular waterfront park for families to enjoy.

Why people choose to live here

• Waterside walks and paddling – creeks, mangroves and bay vistas with direct access to Tingalpa Creek
• Train convenience – Thorneside station
• Compact and friendly – quiet streets and local shops
• Parks and pathways – off‑road cycleways and dog parks
• Close to everything – minutes to Birkdale Fair and Capalaba

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Things to do

• Nature and sport: Tingalpa Creek boating and fishing
• Eat and drink: Local cafes in Birkdale and Wellington Point
• Events: Nearby Park Run in Lota
• Arts and culture: Cleveland Library, visit Redland Performing Arts Centre and Redland Art Gallery in Cleveland

*As at May 2026, Source: PropTrack