Hawthorne vs Teneriffe
Teneriffe scores higher on walkability (72/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Teneriffe (1109) sits above Hawthorne (1103). Hawthorne skews owner-occupied (62%), Teneriffe runs more rental-dense (46% owner).
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Hawthorne and Teneriffe side by side
| Measure | Hawthorne | Teneriffe |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,100,000 | – |
| Median unit | $757,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1100/wk | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $820/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 46.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 52.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1103 | 1109 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 72 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,090 | 5,520 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 1007 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
- Teneriffe edges out on average school ICSEA (1109 vs 1103). Hawthorne also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hawthorne vs Teneriffe: common questions
Does Hawthorne or Teneriffe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Teneriffe scores 1109 vs 1103 in Hawthorne. 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, Hawthorne or Teneriffe?
Teneriffe scores 100/100 on walkability vs 72/100. 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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