Thornleigh NSW, 2120
Thornleigh Real Estate: Suburb Profile
If you're buying, renting, or investing in Thornleigh, NSW 2120, it is essential to discover whether the suburb is worth researching further. The Homes.com.au suburb profile aims to give you a better understanding of Thornleigh property prices, market trends & demographics so that we can educate you on your future property purchase.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Thornleigh, have a little read of our history lesson to find out more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview The suburb of Thornleigh is on Sydney's Upper North Shore in New South Wales. It is 22 kilometres northwest of Sydney's CBD.
Thornleigh is part of the local government of Hornsby Shire. The starting point of the Lane Cover River is in Thornleigh.
Thornleigh covers an area of 4 square kilometres and had a population of 8,464 people (2016 census).
Living in Thornleigh Thornleigh is a tightly held suburb that was once known as Pleasantville. The name still resonates today because of the excellent schools and friendly neighbourhoods, making it a great place to raise a family. It is also an ideal place for downsizers and retirees.
Thornleigh is one of the sought-after and established suburbs of Sydney. The village atmosphere, gum trees, natural parkland, and bushlands draw new families to the suburb.
Thornleigh is serviced by the Northern Line of the Sydney Trains via the Thornleigh Railway Station. There are also bus services servicing the suburb.
Thornleigh Marketplace includes a supermarket, specialty stores, butchers, and bakeries. There are restaurants and more shops close to Pennant Hills and around Thornleigh Railway Station. The flagship store and headquarters of McDonald's in Australia are also in Thornleigh.
History of Thornleigh Thornleigh was named after Constable John Thorn, who was granted land in 1838 as a reward. Thorn's land is what is today Thornleigh.
"Leigh," on the other hand, is an old English name that means cleared forest land or meadow.
The indigenous Kuringai people initially settled Thornleigh until explorers led by Governor Arthur Phillip settled in the area in 1788.
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