Tennyson vs West Lakes Shore
The verdict
West Lakes Shore is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $2.69M in Tennyson. Tennyson rates higher for transport (82 vs 74). West Lakes Shore rates higher for liveability (79 vs 65). Tennyson has a shorter estimated CBD commute (47 vs 50 min). On the separate residential safety score, West Lakes Shore rates higher (75 vs 36/100 in Tennyson).
Scores
| Tennyson | West Lakes Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 71 |
| Transport | 82 | 74 |
| Education | 65 | 59 |
| Liveability | 65 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tennyson | West Lakes Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,137 | 3,236 |
| Median age | 55 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,061 | $1,758 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.3% | 38.3% |
| Born in Australia | 73.3% | 75.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Tennyson Moderate Growth · West Lakes Shore Moderate Growth
Property
| Tennyson | West Lakes Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.69M | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 28.3% | 6.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Tennyson | West Lakes Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | 75 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 528 | 247 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 88 | 93 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,902 | 4,234 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tennyson | West Lakes Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,061 |
See the full school list on each profile: Tennyson · West Lakes Shore
Transport
| Tennyson | West Lakes Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Tennyson | West Lakes Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 7 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 510 m | 780 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.5 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 320 m | 910 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Tennyson | West Lakes Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,137 | 3,236 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,186 | 3,376 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,402 | 3,990 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.06% | 1.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Tennyson or West Lakes Shore?
West Lakes Shore has the higher residential safety score (Tennyson 36/100 vs West Lakes Shore 75/100).
Which is more affordable, Tennyson or West Lakes Shore?
West Lakes Shore is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $2.69M.
Which has better public transport, Tennyson or West Lakes Shore?
Tennyson has the higher transport score (Tennyson 82/100 vs West Lakes Shore 74/100).
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