Grange vs Tennyson.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,737,500 and $3,720,000. Grange edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Grange (median $1,737,500) is roughly 53% cheaper to buy into than Tennyson ($3,720,000). Over the past year, Grange (+19.4%) ran 19.4 percentage points ahead of Tennyson (0%) on house-price growth.
Tennyson scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Grange (1048) sits above Tennyson (1025).
For buyers
Grange is the lower entry point at $1,737,500 median, 53% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Grange carries both higher gross yield (2.47% vs 1.68%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Grange edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1025).
Common questions
Is Grange or Tennyson cheaper to buy in?
Grange has the lower median house price at $1,737,500, roughly 53% below Tennyson ($3,720,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Grange or Tennyson?
Over the past 12 months, Grange grew +19.4% vs 0% in Tennyson, a gap of 19.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Grange or Tennyson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Grange scores 1048 vs 1025 in Tennyson. 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, Grange or Tennyson?
Tennyson scores 46/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Grange or Tennyson?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.47% in Grange vs 1.68% in Tennyson. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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