Thornbury (East)
About the profile areas
The 2023 Estimated Resident Population for Thornbury (East) is 11,788, with a population density of 3,751 persons per square km.
Location and boundaries
Thornbury (East) is bounded by Dundas Street in the north, Darebin Creek in the east, Darebin Road in the south, and High Street in the west.
Name origin
Thornbury is named after a farm in England.
Important
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Population11,788 2023 ABS ERP |
Land area3.14 square km |
Population density3,751 persons per square km |
Settlement history
Settlement of the area dates from the late 1830s. Growth took place during the 1880s, spurred by improved access and industrial development. Expansion continued the 1920s. Incremental development occurred during the post-war years. The population was relatively stable between 1991 and 2006, and then increased marginally between 2006 and 2011 as new dwellings were added to the area.
Land use
Thornbury (East) is an established residential area, with some industrial areas in the east.
Major features
- Major features of the area include Darebin International Sports Centre,
- Span Community House,
- Clyde Jones Reserve,
- Hayes Park,
- John Cain Memorial Park,
- Penders Park,
- Darebin Creek,
- Victorian School of Languages and Distance Education Centre and several other schools.
Included areas
- Thornbury (East) encompasses the eastern part of the suburb of Thornbury.