North Richmond vs Tennyson
The verdict
North Richmond is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.67M in Tennyson. North Richmond rates higher for transport (43 vs 0). Tennyson is closer to the coast (38.4 km vs 40.2 km).
Scores
North RichmondTennyson
| North Richmond | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 20 |
| Transport | 43 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 47 |
| Liveability | 44 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Richmond | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 379 |
| Median age | 39 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,724 | $2,133 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.8% | 26.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.0% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: North Richmond Moderate Growth · Tennyson Stable
Property
| North Richmond | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $1.67M |
| Median unit price | $723K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $715 | $715 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Richmond | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 126 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 409 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,137 | 1,055 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Richmond | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: North Richmond · Tennyson
Transport
| North Richmond | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 47 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 150 | 154 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 7.5 km |
Liveability
| North Richmond | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 40.2 km | 38.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 56.4 km | 57.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.4 km | 11.6 km |
Population & growth
| North Richmond | Tennyson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,358 | 379 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,952 | 383 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,326 | 404 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.26% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, North Richmond or Tennyson?
North Richmond is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.67M.
Which has better public transport, North Richmond or Tennyson?
North Richmond has the higher transport score (North Richmond 43/100 vs Tennyson 0/100).
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