Morpeth vs Tenambit
The verdict
Tenambit is more affordable, with a median house price of $771K versus $850K in Morpeth. Morpeth rates higher for education (48 vs 39). Tenambit rates higher for liveability (65 vs 42).
Scores
| Morpeth | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 57 |
| Transport | 45 | 63 |
| Education | 48 | 39 |
| Liveability | 42 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Morpeth | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,686 | 3,088 |
| Median age | 55 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,122 | $1,251 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.4% | 22.9% |
| Born in Australia | 87.6% | 88.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Morpeth Moderate Growth · Tenambit Moderate Growth
Property
| Morpeth | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $850K | $771K |
| Median unit price | $938K | $604K |
| House price YoY | 16.6% | 12.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Morpeth | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 40 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 415 | 356 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 474 | 389 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 648 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,855 | 5,602 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Morpeth | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,023 | 893 |
See the full school list on each profile: Morpeth · Tenambit
Transport
| Morpeth | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.1 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Morpeth | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.4 km | 23.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 133.1 km | 131.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Morpeth | Tenambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,686 | 3,088 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,760 | 3,223 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,008 | 3,677 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Morpeth or Tenambit?
Morpeth has the higher residential safety score (Morpeth 43/100 vs Tenambit 40/100).
Which is more affordable, Morpeth or Tenambit?
Tenambit is more affordable, with a median house price of $771K versus $850K.
Which has better schools, Morpeth or Tenambit?
Morpeth has a higher average school ICSEA (Morpeth 1023 vs Tenambit 893; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Morpeth or Tenambit?
Tenambit has the higher transport score (Morpeth 45/100 vs Tenambit 63/100).
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