Kirkcaldy vs Tennyson
Tennyson scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kirkcaldy (1048) sits above Tennyson (1025).
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Kirkcaldy and Tennyson side by side
| Measure | Kirkcaldy | Tennyson |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $802/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $610/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1048 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 1,137 |
| Median age | – | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°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
- Kirkcaldy edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1025).
Kirkcaldy vs Tennyson: common questions
Does Kirkcaldy or Tennyson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kirkcaldy 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, Kirkcaldy or Tennyson?
Tennyson scores 46/100 on walkability vs 36/100. 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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