Living in Thornlands

Family neighbourhoods and quality schools

Population: 19,263
Distance to Brisbane CBD: 32.4km
Median house price: $1,182,500* 

Thornlands bridges bayside and bushland, with family neighbourhoods, quality schools and easy access to Cleveland and Victoria Point. Newer estates sit alongside established streets, with bike paths, wetlands and local parks threading through the suburb.

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Why people choose to live here

  • Family‑friendly – parks, paths and sporting facilities
  • Close to everything – Cleveland, Victoria Point, Redland Bay
  • Green spaces – wetlands and cycleways
  • Modern housing choice – new builds and established homes
  • Active lifestyle – sport and bayside nearby
  • Quality Schools – Carmel College, Bayview State School, Thornlands State School, Redlands Special School

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Things to do

  • Sport: Pinklands Sporting Grounds for netball and rugby league
  • Eat and drink: Local cafes in Thornlands and nearby Victoria Point and Raby Bay Harbour
  • Events: Nearby park runs, Adventurefest Raby Bay
  • Arts and culture: Cleveland Library, visit Redland Performing Arts Centre and Redland Art Gallery in Cleveland

*As at May 2026, Source: PropTrack