Morpeth vs Tenambit
Tenambit (median $747,500) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Morpeth ($835,000). Over the past year, Tenambit (+11.6%) ran 13.4 percentage points ahead of Morpeth (-1.8%) on house-price growth.
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Morpeth and Tenambit side by side
| Measure | Morpeth | Tenambit |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $835,000 | $747,500 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.8% | +11.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1006 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 85 |
| Population | 1,686 | 3,088 |
| Median age | 55 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 920 mm | 853 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°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
Tenambit scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tenambit (1006) sits above Morpeth (999).
- For buyers
- Tenambit is the lower entry point at $747,500 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Tenambit carries both higher gross yield (4.45% vs 4.05%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Tenambit edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 999).
Morpeth vs Tenambit: common questions
Is Morpeth or Tenambit cheaper to buy in?
Tenambit has the lower median house price at $747,500, roughly 10% below Morpeth ($835,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Morpeth or Tenambit?
Over the past 12 months, Tenambit grew +11.6% vs -1.8% in Morpeth, a gap of 13.4 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 Morpeth or Tenambit have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tenambit scores 1006 vs 999 in Morpeth. 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, Morpeth or Tenambit?
Tenambit scores 12/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Morpeth or Tenambit?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.45% in Tenambit vs 4.05% in Morpeth. 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.
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