Hi,
I live in Carindale not too far from Thornlands. I like thornlands though and had a look at a few houses when I first got here. The properties on the bay are very nice but generaly more expensive. Thornlands and the other areas around the bay are generally increasing in popularity as the properties closer to brisbane become more expensive so you will get streets that have been devloped and more expensive and others that still have the original owners living in them that are yhet to sell (and make good money) or renovate. so a biot of a mixed bag really. A few good schools in the area. about 45 min commute into brisbane by bus or train.

Cheers
Brent