The Basin vs Tenterden
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tenterden (881) sits above The Basin (863).
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The Basin and Tenterden side by side
| Measure | The Basin | Tenterden |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 73.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 863 | 881 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 41 |
| Median age | – | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 811 mm | 850 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.3°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
- Tenterden edges out on average school ICSEA (881 vs 863).
The Basin vs Tenterden: common questions
Does The Basin or Tenterden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tenterden scores 881 vs 863 in The Basin. 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.
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