North Shore vs Tewantin
Tewantin scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tewantin (1056) sits above North Shore (1052).
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North Shore and Tewantin side by side
| Measure | North Shore | Tewantin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,050,000 |
| Median unit | – | $750,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $825/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $720/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1052 | 1056 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | – | 11,164 |
| Median age | – | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1606 mm | 1630 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.0°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
- Tewantin edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1052).
North Shore vs Tewantin: common questions
Does North Shore or Tewantin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tewantin scores 1056 vs 1052 in North Shore. 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, North Shore or Tewantin?
Tewantin scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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