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Tennyson vs The Slopes

The verdict

The Slopes is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.57M versus $2.20M in Tennyson. Tennyson is closer to the coast (38.4 km vs 41.3 km).

Scores

TennysonThe Slopes
TennysonThe Slopes
Overall2019
Transport00
Education4744
Liveability1616

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

TennysonThe Slopes
Population379327
Median age4745
Median household income (wk)$2,133$2,272
Bachelor degree or higher26.8%23.9%
Born in Australia85.0%86.8%
Avg household size2.83.1

Growth: Tennyson Stable · The Slopes Stable

Property

TennysonThe Slopes
Median house price$2.20M$1.57M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$700$700
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available16

Median price history

Safety

TennysonThe Slopes
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)1,0552,447

Total incidents over time

Schools

TennysonThe Slopes
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Tennyson · The Slopes

Transport

TennysonThe Slopes
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)185192
Nearest train station (km)7.5 km8.7 km

Liveability

TennysonThe Slopes
Summer max temp30.3°C30.3°C
Winter max temp17.8°C17.8°C
Annual rainfall (mm)800800
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)38.4 km41.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)57.6 km59.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.6 km13.7 km

Population & growth

TennysonThe Slopes
Population (2021)379327
Estimated 2025383330
Projected 2041404349
Annual growth rate0.26%0.23%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Tennyson or The Slopes?

The Slopes is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.57M versus $2.20M.

Which has better public transport, Tennyson or The Slopes?

Tennyson and The Slopes have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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