Putney vs Tennyson Point
The verdict
Putney is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.50M versus $4.99M in Tennyson Point. Putney rates higher for transport (82 vs 64). Tennyson Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 44 min). On the separate residential safety score, Putney rates higher (50 vs 45/100 in Tennyson Point).
Scores
| Putney | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 81 |
| Transport | 82 | 64 |
| Education | 85 | 87 |
| Liveability | 98 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Putney | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,097 | 1,247 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,053 | $3,232 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.5% | 57.4% |
| Born in Australia | 66.4% | 68.6% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Putney Stable · Tennyson Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Putney | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.50M | $4.99M |
| Median unit price | $2.17M | $1.98M |
| House price YoY | -2.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,000 | $1,100 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 70 |
Median price history
Safety
| Putney | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 45 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 439 | 642 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 244 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 171 | 321 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,075 | 2,406 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Putney | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,114 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Putney · Tennyson Point
Transport
| Putney | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Putney | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.8 km | 13.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.7 km | 9.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Putney | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,097 | 1,247 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,129 | 1,308 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,351 | 1,417 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 1.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Putney or Tennyson Point?
Putney has the higher residential safety score (Putney 50/100 vs Tennyson Point 45/100).
Which is more affordable, Putney or Tennyson Point?
Putney is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.50M versus $4.99M.
Which has better public transport, Putney or Tennyson Point?
Putney has the higher transport score (Putney 82/100 vs Tennyson Point 64/100).
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