Tenambit vs Ashtonfield.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $747,500 and $855,000. Tenambit edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tenambit (median $747,500) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Ashtonfield ($855,000). Over the past year, Tenambit (+11.6%) ran 15.0 percentage points ahead of Ashtonfield (-3.4%) on house-price growth.
Ashtonfield scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tenambit (1006) sits above Ashtonfield (1001). Ashtonfield skews owner-occupied (78%), Tenambit runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
For buyers
Tenambit is the lower entry point at $747,500 median, 13% 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 3.89%) 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 1001). Ashtonfield also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Tenambit or Ashtonfield cheaper to buy in?
Tenambit has the lower median house price at $747,500, roughly 13% below Ashtonfield ($855,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Tenambit or Ashtonfield?
Over the past 12 months, Tenambit grew +11.6% vs -3.4% in Ashtonfield, a gap of 15.0 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 Tenambit or Ashtonfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tenambit scores 1006 vs 1001 in Ashtonfield. 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, Tenambit or Ashtonfield?
Ashtonfield scores 56/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Tenambit or Ashtonfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.45% in Tenambit vs 3.89% in Ashtonfield. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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