Tennyson Point vs Putney.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $4,888,000 and $3,470,000.
Putney (median $3,470,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Tennyson Point ($4,888,000). Over the past year, Tennyson Point (+20.4%) ran 25.8 percentage points ahead of Putney (-5.4%) on house-price growth.
Putney scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tennyson Point (1114) sits above Putney (1103).
For buyers
Putney is the lower entry point at $3,470,000 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Putney delivers the better gross yield (1.56% vs 1.28%), but Tennyson Point has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Tennyson Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1114 vs 1103).
Common questions
Is Tennyson Point or Putney cheaper to buy in?
Putney has the lower median house price at $3,470,000, roughly 41% below Tennyson Point ($4,888,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Tennyson Point or Putney?
Over the past 12 months, Tennyson Point grew +20.4% vs -5.4% in Putney, a gap of 25.8 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 Tennyson Point or Putney have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tennyson Point scores 1114 vs 1103 in Putney. 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, Tennyson Point or Putney?
Putney scores 32/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Tennyson Point or Putney?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.56% in Putney vs 1.28% in Tennyson Point. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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