Tennyson Point
NSW 2111 · Ryde
1,247 (2021) → 1,308 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Ryde local government area (est. 146,161 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tennyson Point is a moderate growth suburb in Ryde, NSW 2111, about 10km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.63M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 14km inland. Tennyson Point has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 45/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (4.17%), Italy (3.05%), England (1.92%), Hong Kong (1.6%), Greece (1.36%)
Top languages: Italian (4.97%), Mandarin (4.49%), Arabic (3.61%), Cantonese (3.13%), Greek (2.41%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1102 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gladesville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1131
- Putney Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1112
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1119
- Giant Steps SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1103
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School, Boat ShedSecondary · Independent · 1.2km
- Holy Cross CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1065
- St Charles Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1125
- Rivendell SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1064
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1111
- Boronia Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1133
- Ryde Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1105
- Villa Maria Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1169
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tennyson Point
Is Tennyson Point safe?
Tennyson Point has a residential safety score of 45/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,486 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tennyson Point?
In Tennyson Point, the median house price is $4.63M and the median unit price is $1.98M. Median weekly house rent is $1,300.
How far is Tennyson Point from Sydney CBD?
Tennyson Point is about 9.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tennyson Point?
Tennyson Point has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tennyson Point?
Tennyson Point has a transport score of 64/100 and 3 bus stops.