Glossodia vs Tennyson
The verdict
Glossodia is more affordable, with a median house price of $989K versus $2.20M in Tennyson. Glossodia rates higher for transport (25 vs 0). Tennyson rates higher for education (47 vs 35). Glossodia is closer to the coast (34.0 km vs 38.4 km).
Scores
GlossodiaTennyson
| Glossodia | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 20 |
| Transport | 25 | 0 |
| Education | 35 | 47 |
| Liveability | 19 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glossodia | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,865 | 379 |
| Median age | 33 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,119 | $2,133 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.4% | 26.8% |
| Born in Australia | 89.1% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Glossodia Stable · Tennyson Stable
Property
| Glossodia | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $989K | $2.20M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $715 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Glossodia | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 70 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 35 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 349 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,955 | 1,055 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glossodia | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Glossodia · Tennyson
Transport
| Glossodia | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 175 | 185 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.0 km | 7.5 km |
Liveability
| Glossodia | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 34.0 km | 38.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 54.5 km | 57.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 11.6 km |
Population & growth
| Glossodia | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,865 | 379 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,892 | 383 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,058 | 404 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Glossodia or Tennyson?
Glossodia is more affordable, with a median house price of $989K versus $2.20M.
Which has better public transport, Glossodia or Tennyson?
Glossodia has the higher transport score (Glossodia 25/100 vs Tennyson 0/100).
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