Thornbury (West)
About the profile areas
The 2023 Estimated Resident Population for Thornbury (West) is 7,925, with a population density of 3,981 persons per square km.
Location and boundaries
Thornbury (West) is bounded by Miller Street in the north, High Street in the east, Kemp Street, Bird Avenue and the suburb of Northcote in the south, and Merri Creek in the west.
Name origin
Thornbury is named after a farm in England.
Important
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Population7,925 2023 ABS ERP |
Land area1.99 square km |
Population density3,981 persons per square km |
Settlement history
Settlement of the area dates from the late 1830s. Growth took place during the 1880s, spurred by the construction of the railway line and industrial development. Expansion continued the 1920s. Incremental development occurred during the post-war years. The population has increased gradually since the mid 1990s, a result of new dwellings being added to the area and an increase in the average number of persons living in each dwelling.
Land use
Thornbury (West) is an established residential area, with industrial land use in the west.
Major features
- Major features of the area include part of Northcote Public Golf Course,
- Thornbury Women’s Neighbourhood House,
- Mayer Park,
- Pearl Reserve,
- Sir Douglas Nicholls Reserve,
- Strettle Wetland Reserve,
- Merri Creek and one school.
Included areas
- Thornbury (West) encompasses the western part of the suburb of Thornbury.