Tennyson Point, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Tennyson Point NSW is 1,247 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tennyson Point is $1,142 per week ($59,384 per year). Median rent in Tennyson Point is $700 per week ($3,033 per month). Tennyson Point has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Tennyson Point has a population density of 2,777 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tennyson Point is China. The most common religion is Catholic (42.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tennyson Point is $4,000.

There were 2 recorded offences in Tennyson Point in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

Population
1,247
Census 2021
Median income
$1,142/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$700/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Tennyson Point vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Tennyson Point is $1,142 a week, 49% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 183rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $700 a week, $315 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 21.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTennyson PointTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,142/wk$765/wk +49%$766/wk
Household income$3,232/wk$1,704/wk +90%$1,637/wk
Rent$700/wk$385/wk +82%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$4,000/mo$1,965/mo +104%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.7%22.6% −0.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Tennyson Point, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Tennyson Point Population

1,247 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tennyson Point Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,142/wk
$59,384 per year
Ranked 569 of 14,663
Median Rent
$700/wk
$3,033 per month
Ranked 85 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$4,000/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Tennyson Point Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $3,232/wk
Median rent $700/wk
Rent to income 21.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Tennyson Point against your income

About $14,005 a month
Median rent $700/wk
Left after rent $2,532/wk
Rent share 21.7%

Tennyson Point Schools

32
schools nearby
17
government
1113
avg ICSEA score
13,609
total students
Northcross Christian School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 374 students
1194
ICSEA
Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 360 students
1166
ICSEA
Boronia Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 409 students
1145
ICSEA
Italian Bilingual School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 111 students
1142
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 427 students
1140
ICSEA
Russell Lea Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 428 students
1140
ICSEA
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 179 students
1132
ICSEA
St Joseph's College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,100 students
1130
ICSEA
Gladesville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 305 students
1129
ICSEA
All Hallows Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 462 students
1125
ICSEA
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 420 students
1125
ICSEA
The McDonald College Independent
Combined · 1-12 · 265 students
1123
ICSEA
St Charles Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 579 students
1118
ICSEA
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 357 students
1116
ICSEA
Ryde East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 347 students
1115
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 32 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Tennyson Point

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (638) Female 48.8% (609)

Population Density

2,777
people per km²
1,247 people · 0.4 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,616
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
4.2%
Italy
3.0%
England
1.9%
Hong Kong
1.6%
Greece
1.4%
New Zealand
1.4%
India
1.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
5.0%
Mandarin
4.5%
Arabic
3.6%
Cantonese
3.1%
Greek
2.4%
Spanish
1.0%
Gujarati
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
22.8%
Australian
21.1%
Italian
19.2%
Chinese
12.7%
Irish
9.6%
Lebanese
6.6%
Scottish
6.2%
Greek
4.7%
Indian
2.5%
Croatian
2.3%
Dutch
1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
42.1%
No religion
25.5%
Anglican
8.9%
Eastern Orthodox
7.1%
Not stated
3.8%
Hinduism
2.4%
Uniting Church
1.8%
Orintal Orthdx
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.4% 587
Separated
1.7% 17
Divorced
4.9% 50
Widowed
4.2% 43
Never married
31.9% 326

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.3%
Couple: no children under 15
29.4%
Couple: no children
20.2%
One parent: no children under 15
5.5%
One parent: children under 15
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.9%
2 persons
28.3%
3 persons
16.9%
4 persons
25.8%
5 persons
9.4%
6+ persons
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Tennyson Point

Housing Tenure

Of the 400 occupied private dwellings in Tennyson Point at the 2021 Census, 12.3% were rented, 48.8% owned outright and 37.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
48.8% 195 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.0% 148 dwellings
Rented
12.3% 49 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
77.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
12.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
6.9%
3 bedrooms
28.2%
4 bedrooms
42.6%
5 bedrooms
18.8%
6+ bedrooms
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
23.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
26.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.0%
1 vehicle
27.4%
2 vehicles
41.2%
3 vehicles
16.3%
4+ vehicles
13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Tennyson Point

Employment

Employed full-time
38.3% 357 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 191 people
Unemployed
3.0% 28 people
Not in labour force
38.1% 355 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
39.1%
Managers
24.7%
Clerical & Administrative
12.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.0%
Sales Workers
5.1%
Community & Personal Service
4.5%
Labourers
2.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
2.7%
$800-$999/wk
3.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
1.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.1%
$4,000+/wk
41.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
1.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.0%
$3,500+/wk
14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.1%
Did not go to work
20.1%
Car (passenger)
3.4%
Truck
1.4%
Bus
1.1%
Bicycle
1.1%
Walked only
0.9%
Ferry
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
77.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.8%
Certificate III/IV
19.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.0%
Postgraduate Degree
14.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%
Certificate I/II
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
32.1%
Health
16.2%
Society & Culture
10.3%
Engineering
8.5%
Education
8.5%
Architecture & Building
8.3%
Information Technology
5.0%
Creative Arts
4.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Catholic
22.5%
Primary: Government
22.5%
Pre-school
15.1%
Primary: Catholic
11.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.9%
Secondary: Government
7.7%
Vocational Education
6.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.4%
Has need for assistance
3.6%
Need for assistance not stated
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
52
Asthma
46
Heart disease
35
Arthritis
29
Cancer
21
Diabetes
14
Lung condition
9
Stroke
9
Kidney disease
8
Dementia
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 130
Did not provide
86.7% 847

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.4% 160
Not a volunteer
83.6% 815

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.2% 12
Never served
98.8% 968

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.4%
1 child
11.4%
2 children
38.2%
3 children
17.5%
4 children
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
34
1961: 1970
49
1971: 1980
54
1981: 1990
66
1991: 2000
42
2001: 2010
49
2011: 2015
32
2016
7
2017
6
2019
3
2020
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
30.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,091
Moved from NSW
89
Moved: same area (SA2)
23
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from SA
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.4%
5: 14 hours
29.4%
15: 29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
10.8%
Did not do domestic work
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.2%
Step family: no other children
6.8%
Blended family: no other children
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Tennyson Point Crime Statistics

2 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Person
1
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Tennyson Point

The closest suburb to Tennyson Point is Gladesville, 1.0 km away.

Gladesville
1.0 km away · income $1,200/wk · rent $450/wk
Putney
1.1 km away · income $1,085/wk · rent $700/wk
Breakfast Point
1.3 km away · income $1,249/wk · rent $680/wk
Mortlake (NSW)
1.4 km away · income $1,321/wk · rent $560/wk
Cabarita (NSW)
1.7 km away · income $1,150/wk · rent $900/wk
Abbotsford (NSW)
2.4 km away · income $1,179/wk · rent $550/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Tennyson Point

What is the population of Tennyson Point NSW?

The population of Tennyson Point NSW is 1,247 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,777 people per km². Tennyson Point is ranked #3,654 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tennyson Point?

The median personal income in Tennyson Point NSW is $1,142 per week, or $59,384 per year. The median household income is $3,232 per week. Family income is $3,616 per week. Tennyson Point is ranked #569 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tennyson Point?

Median rent in Tennyson Point NSW is $700 per week ($3,033 per month). Rent represents 21.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Tennyson Point ranks #85 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tennyson Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tennyson Point NSW is $4,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tennyson Point?

The median age in Tennyson Point NSW is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tennyson Point a good suburb to live in?

Tennyson Point is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,247. The median income is $1,142/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13805. All dollar figures in AUD.