Ryde vs Tennyson Point
The verdict
Ryde is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.56M versus $4.63M in Tennyson Point. Ryde rates higher for transport (78 vs 64). Tennyson Point is closer to the coast (13.8 km vs 15.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ryde rates higher (74 vs 45/100 in Tennyson Point).
Scores
| Ryde | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 81 |
| Transport | 78 | 64 |
| Education | 91 | 87 |
| Liveability | 95 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ryde | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,907 | 1,247 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,024 | $3,232 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.6% | 57.4% |
| Born in Australia | 47.4% | 68.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.1 |
Growth: Ryde Moderate Growth · Tennyson Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Ryde | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.56M | $4.63M |
| Median unit price | $712K | $1.98M |
| House price YoY | -2.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,000 | $1,300 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ryde | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 45 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 194 | 642 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 75 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 304 | 321 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,184 | 2,486 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ryde | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 0 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,115 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ryde · Tennyson Point
Transport
| Ryde | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 136 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Ryde | 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 0 |
| Parks | 34 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 24 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 143 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.8 km | 13.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.2 km | 9.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Ryde | Tennyson Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 31,907 | 1,247 |
| Estimated 2025 | 34,286 | 1,308 |
| Projected 2041 | 37,321 | 1,417 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.81% | 1.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ryde or Tennyson Point?
Ryde has the higher residential safety score (Ryde 74/100 vs Tennyson Point 45/100).
Which is more affordable, Ryde or Tennyson Point?
Ryde is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.56M versus $4.63M.
Which has better public transport, Ryde or Tennyson Point?
Ryde has the higher transport score (Ryde 78/100 vs Tennyson Point 64/100).
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