The population is growing rapidly due to new housing developments brought on by the demand for living in the Redlands. Quiet tree-lined streets with abundant parklands and walking paths throughout the suburb.
Historically Thornlands was a rural location mainly growing fruit, the area is now primarily suburban residences, with the southern parts rural residences, comprising land blocks of all sizes. The population is growing rapidly due to new housing developments, currently sitting at around 15,000 people.
The People
Thornlands attracts people seeking a quieter living option with good school options being important. There are many new developments in the northern side of the suburb with the southern half predominantly made up of acreage properties.
There's a close community feel with residents feeling that it is a safe suburb for families. There is an average mix of age groups throughout the suburb enjoying the bay breezes and close 10 minute proximity to surrounding foreshores.
The Lifestyle
Thornlands is known as a great suburb to live in with families loving the quiet bayside lifestyle, and travelling to other suburbs for entertainment and work. It offers a central access point to the Bay via Victoria Point or Cleveland with plenty of parks and sports fields but with no foreshore. With no train station or direct roads to Brisbane local residents feel that it's a quiet and safe suburb.
The Homes
The area is now primarily suburban residences, with the southern parts of rural residences, comprising larger acreage blocks. The modern homes in the developed areas are of later designs to suit modern needs.
There are a small number of townhouses available, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom entry level homes along with much grandeur homes and acreage properties.
Real Estate in Thornlands
Birkdale offers family friendly living with 3 and 4 bedroom homes being the majority, entry level homes being available away from the foreshore. There is the lovely option to move up to canal living situated in the prestigious Aquatic Paradise.