Black Swamp vs Tenterfield
Tenterfield scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tenterfield (928) sits above Black Swamp (898).
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Black Swamp and Tenterfield side by side
| Measure | Black Swamp | Tenterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $530,000 |
| Median unit | – | $183,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +19.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 898 | 928 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 50 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | – | 4,067 |
| Median age | – | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 815 mm | 789 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Tenterfield edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 898).
Black Swamp vs Tenterfield: common questions
Does Black Swamp or Tenterfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tenterfield scores 928 vs 898 in Black Swamp. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Black Swamp or Tenterfield?
Tenterfield scores 50/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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