Cranbrook vs Tenterden
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tenterden (941) sits above Cranbrook (932). Tenterden skews owner-occupied (79%), Cranbrook runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Cranbrook and Tenterden side by side
| Measure | Cranbrook | Tenterden |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $174/wk | $160/wk |
| Unit rent | $174/wk | $160/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | 941 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 505 | 240 |
| Median age | 44 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 446 mm | 509 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 27.6°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
- Tenterden edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 932). Tenterden also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cranbrook vs Tenterden: common questions
Does Cranbrook or Tenterden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tenterden scores 941 vs 932 in Cranbrook. 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.
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