Kurrajong vs Tennyson
The verdict
Kurrajong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.57M versus $1.67M 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
| Kurrajong | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 20 |
| Transport | 21 | 0 |
| Education | 54 | 47 |
| Liveability | 35 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kurrajong | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,113 | 379 |
| Median age | 46 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,304 | $2,133 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.1% | 26.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.4% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Kurrajong Stable · Tennyson Stable
Property
| Kurrajong | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.57M | $1.67M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -24.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $715 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kurrajong | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 321 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 193 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 257 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,409 | 1,055 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kurrajong | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,034 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kurrajong · Tennyson
Transport
| Kurrajong | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 165 | 154 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.7 km | 7.5 km |
Liveability
| Kurrajong | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 23 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.6 km | 38.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.2 km | 57.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.2 km | 11.6 km |
Population & growth
| Kurrajong | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,113 | 379 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,143 | 383 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,322 | 404 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.24% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Kurrajong or Tennyson?
Kurrajong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.57M versus $1.67M.
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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