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Kurrajong vs Tennyson

The verdict

Kurrajong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $2.20M in Tennyson. Kurrajong rates higher for transport (21 vs 0). Tennyson is closer to the coast (38.4 km vs 41.6 km).

Scores

KurrajongTennyson
KurrajongTennyson
Overall3620
Transport210
Education5447
Liveability3516

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

Demographics

KurrajongTennyson
Population3,113379
Median age4647
Median household income (wk)$2,304$2,133
Bachelor degree or higher34.1%26.8%
Born in Australia83.4%85.0%
Avg household size2.92.8

Growth: Kurrajong Stable · Tennyson Stable

Property

KurrajongTennyson
Median house price$1.54M$2.20M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$730$700
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

KurrajongTennyson
Residential safety score63
Break & enter dwelling /100k3210
Motor vehicle theft /100k1930
Domestic assault /100k2570
Total incidents /100k (all)2,4741,055

Total incidents over time

Schools

KurrajongTennyson
Total schools40
Government20
Independent20
Average ICSEA1,032Data not available

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

Transport

KurrajongTennyson
Transport score210
Train stations00
Bus stops290
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)199185
Nearest train station (km)11.7 km7.5 km

Liveability

KurrajongTennyson
Summer max temp30.3°C30.3°C
Winter max temp17.8°C17.8°C
Annual rainfall (mm)800800
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants50
Parks50
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming pools23Data not available
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)41.6 km38.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)62.2 km57.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)16.2 km11.6 km

Population & growth

KurrajongTennyson
Population (2021)3,113379
Estimated 20253,143383
Projected 20413,322404
Annual growth rate0.24%0.26%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Kurrajong or Tennyson?

Kurrajong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $2.20M.

Which has better public transport, Kurrajong or Tennyson?

Kurrajong has the higher transport score (Kurrajong 21/100 vs Tennyson 0/100).

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Data sources

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