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Kurmond vs Tennyson

The verdict

Kurmond is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $2.20M in Tennyson. Kurmond rates higher for transport (20 vs 0). Tennyson is closer to the coast (38.4 km vs 41.8 km).

Scores

KurmondTennyson
KurmondTennyson
Overall2920
Transport200
Education4847
Liveability2216

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

KurmondTennyson
Population850379
Median age4347
Median household income (wk)$1,941$2,133
Bachelor degree or higher29.4%26.8%
Born in Australia82.3%85.0%
Avg household size2.92.8

Growth: Kurmond Stable · Tennyson Stable

Property

KurmondTennyson
Median house price$1.24M$2.20M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$1,100$700
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)14Data not available

Median price history

Safety

KurmondTennyson
Residential safety score81
Break & enter dwelling /100k2350
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k2350
Total incidents /100k (all)3,7651,055

Total incidents over time

Schools

KurmondTennyson
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,008Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Kurmond · Tennyson

Transport

KurmondTennyson
Transport score200
Train stations00
Bus stops40
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)189185
Nearest train station (km)7.3 km7.5 km

Liveability

KurmondTennyson
Summer max temp30.3°C30.3°C
Winter max temp17.8°C17.8°C
Annual rainfall (mm)800800
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants40
Parks00
Playgrounds2Data not available
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)41.8 km38.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)59.0 km57.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)12.9 km11.6 km

Population & growth

KurmondTennyson
Population (2021)850379
Estimated 2025858383
Projected 2041907404
Annual growth rate0.23%0.26%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Kurmond or Tennyson?

Kurmond is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $2.20M.

Which has better public transport, Kurmond or Tennyson?

Kurmond has the higher transport score (Kurmond 20/100 vs Tennyson 0/100).

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Data sources

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