Chisholm vs Tenambit
The verdict
Tenambit is more affordable, with a median house price of $748K versus $933K in Chisholm. Chisholm rates higher for education (51 vs 39). Tenambit rates higher for liveability (65 vs 58). Chisholm is closer to the coast (21.3 km vs 23.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Chisholm rates higher (73 vs 40/100 in Tenambit).
Scores
| Chisholm | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 57 |
| Transport | 58 | 63 |
| Education | 51 | 39 |
| Liveability | 58 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chisholm | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,577 | 3,088 |
| Median age | 32 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,755 | $1,251 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.8% | 22.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.9% | 88.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Chisholm High Growth · Tenambit Moderate Growth
Property
| Chisholm | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $933K | $748K |
| Median unit price | $720K | $645K |
| House price YoY | 9.6% | 20.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chisholm | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 40 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 197 | 356 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 44 | 389 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 459 | 648 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,802 | 6,898 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chisholm | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,043 | 898 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chisholm · Tenambit
Transport
| Chisholm | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Chisholm | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 5 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 255 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.3 km | 23.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 130.6 km | 131.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Chisholm | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,577 | 3,088 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,705 | 3,223 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,986 | 3,677 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.66% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chisholm or Tenambit?
Chisholm has the higher residential safety score (Chisholm 73/100 vs Tenambit 40/100).
Which is more affordable, Chisholm or Tenambit?
Tenambit is more affordable, with a median house price of $748K versus $933K.
Which has better schools, Chisholm or Tenambit?
Chisholm has a higher average school ICSEA (Chisholm 1043 vs Tenambit 898; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chisholm or Tenambit?
Tenambit has the higher transport score (Chisholm 58/100 vs Tenambit 63/100).
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