West Lakes vs Tennyson
Tennyson scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tennyson (1025) sits above West Lakes (1000).
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West Lakes and Tennyson side by side
| Measure | West Lakes | Tennyson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,410,000 | – |
| Median unit | $282,960 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $772/wk | $802/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $610/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,768 | 1,137 |
| Median age | 54 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 401 mm | 439 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.2°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
- Tennyson edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1000).
West Lakes vs Tennyson: common questions
Does West Lakes or Tennyson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tennyson scores 1025 vs 1000 in West Lakes. 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, West Lakes or Tennyson?
Tennyson scores 46/100 on walkability vs 32/100. 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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