Tennyson at a glance
Weekly rent
$802
Houses · units $610
Population
1,137
Median age 55
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Tennyson.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 4 house sales were recorded in the latest published quarter (updated October 2026), too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of October 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$802/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$610/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
1,137
Median age: 55
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Tennyson.
The postcode for Tennyson is 5022 (SA), City of Charles Sturt, part of Greater Adelaide.
Tennyson (5022) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia.
Tennyson has roughly 1,137 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tennyson scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tennyson's population at 1,137, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,137
Median age
55
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
50
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
46
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tennyson.
Local schools for Tennyson
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Government School Catchment
Seaton High School
West Lakes Shore School
Hendon Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tennyson.
- What is the Tennyson postcode?
- Tennyson is in the 5022 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- Where is Tennyson?
- Tennyson is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5022. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- What is the average rent in Tennyson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $802, for units it's $610.
- What schools are in Tennyson?
- There are 20 schools serving Tennyson on this page, including Seaton High School, West Lakes Shore School, Hendon Primary School.
- How walkable is Tennyson?
- Tennyson has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tennyson?
- Tennyson is close to West Lakes, Grange, West Lakes Shore, Royal Park, Seaton North.
- What is the population of Tennyson?
- The population of Tennyson is approximately 1,137 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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