Thornton is a bustling suburb in the Lower Hunter Valley, just 26kms from Newcastle, and is well-connected to the New England Highway and M1 motorway. Thornton is well known for its train station that opened in 1871, and it offers a mix of brand new and older style homes.
Short drive from Thornton, at the gateway to the Hunter Valley wine region, North Rothbury offers a range of amenities and easy connections to key regional areas, including Newcastle. The suburb is surrounded by scenic landscapes, local parks, schools, and renowned vineyards, offering a relaxed and convenient living experience in the heart of the picturesque Hunter Valley.
| Quick stats | Thornton | North Rothbury |
| Median house price | $792,500 | $782,500 |
| Median rental price | $600 | $620 |
| Population | 10,690 | 2,502 |
| Kms from Newcastle | 26 km | 56 km |
| Median age | 34 | 30 |
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| Demographic highlights | Thornton | New South Wales |
| Median Age | 34 | 39 |
| Median weekly household income | $2,051 | $1,829 |
| Households with mortgage | 40.7% | 32.5% |
| Households renting | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| Family households | 81.6% | 71.2% |
| Couples with children | 47.1% | 44.7% |
| University qualification | 14.6% | 27.8% |
| Trade qualification | 20.2% | 11.9% |
| Unemployed persons | 4.0% | 4.9% |
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Huntlee combines the charm of the Hunter Valley with modern urban convenience. A masterplanned community focused on education, employment, and lifestyle, it’s a place where neighbours become friends and every detail is designed for the perfect lifestyle.
With beautiful open spaces and vibrant community events, Huntlee is a place where people can grow, connect, and thrive for generations to come.
Escape the city with a great range of affordable land for sale and house and land packages currently available in Huntlee.
Thornton is located 26km from Newcastle, and is in the City of Maitland.
Thornton is about a 2 hour drive from Sydney, depending on traffic. If travelling by public transport, it can take around 3 hours to reach Thornton from Sydney.
The population of Thornton is 10,690.
The predominant age group in Thornton is 25-29 years.
45.1% of residents have Australian ancestry, followed by 42.2% English. Most residents (86.4%) were born in Australia, and 1.9% were born in England.
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Some of the local schools in Thornton are Thornton Public School, Baresfield Public School, Francis Greenway High School, and Maitland High School.
Thornton offers several parks like Thornton Park Playground, Wirraway Park, and Somerset Park, perfect for walking and family activities.
November of 2016, we purchased our lot and we could not be any happier since our move from Sydney.
Seeing how Huntlee changes from flatlands to having a full swinging, lovely community. I love how people are approachable and friendly. Walking or driving past friendly faces on the road, a simple wave or nod from your neighbours is what we call added bonus living here. It feels like “home”.
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