Suburbs Tennyson (Vic.)

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Tennyson VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tennyson, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Tennyson VIC is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tennyson is $393 per week ($20,436 per year). Median rent in Tennyson is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Tennyson has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Tennyson has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tennyson is $1,500.

There were 3 recorded offences in Tennyson in 2025-25, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (2 offences).

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📍 Tennyson, Victoria — 36.2914°S, 144.3530°E

Crime: Low Med High

Tennyson Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tennyson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$393/wk
$20,436 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Tennyson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.9% (33) Female 44.1% (26)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
60 people · 84.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Tennyson Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Tennyson Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
30.0% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
70.0% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Tennyson Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Tennyson Religion

Catholic
27.6%
No Religion
25.9%
Anglican
19.0%
Baptist
8.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.9%
Uniting Church
6.9%
Not stated
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tennyson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Tennyson Employment

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Employed full-time
41.0% 16 people
⏰
Employed part-time
15.4% 6 people
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Not in labour force
43.6% 17 people

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

Tennyson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.1%
Bachelor Degree
34.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.1%

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

Tennyson Occupation

Professionals
62.5%
Managers
37.5%

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

Tennyson Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
52.6%
Education
31.6%
Society & Culture
15.8%

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

Tennyson Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tennyson Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
27.3%
$800-$999/wk
18.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
18.2%
$4,000+/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tennyson Marital Status

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Married
73.9% 34
📋
Divorced
10.9% 5
👤
Never married
15.2% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tennyson Ancestry

Australian
44.8%
English
29.9%
Irish
17.9%
Scottish
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tennyson School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Pre-school
42.9%

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

Tennyson Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.9% 7
✅
No need for assistance
93.1% 94

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

Tennyson Volunteering

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Volunteer
48.0% 24
—
Not a volunteer
52.0% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tennyson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tennyson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.6%
Walked only
21.4%

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

Tennyson Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.5%
2 vehicles
18.5%
3 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
29.6%

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

Tennyson Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
57.9%
4 bedrooms
42.1%

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

Tennyson Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
21.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tennyson Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
108
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tennyson Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Asthma
5
Lung condition
3
Mental health
3

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

Tennyson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$150-$299/wk
23.3%
$300-$399/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tennyson Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.2%
Couple — no children
28.9%
Couple — no children under 15
28.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tennyson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.0% 8
—
Did not provide
83.0% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tennyson Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Tennyson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.5%
5–14 hours
27.5%
15–29 hours
19.6%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
15.7%

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

Tennyson Household Size

1 person
16.0%
2 persons
40.0%
3 persons
20.0%
4 persons
12.0%
5 persons
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tennyson Where Residents Moved From

Same address
49
Moved from VIC
6

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

Tennyson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tennyson Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Justice Procedures
2
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Tennyson Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Tennyson

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,187/wk
Rent share 17.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $433/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

Tennyson vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Baw Baw Village
Pop: 30 Income: $880/wk
Whitelaw
Pop: 30 Income: $449/wk Rent: $250/wk
Calrossie
Pop: 30 Income: $695/wk Rent: $178/wk
Coonooer Bridge
Pop: 30 Income: $1,374/wk
Glenbrae
Pop: 30 Income: $949/wk Rent: $275/wk
Katamatite East
Pop: 30 Income: $743/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tennyson

What is the population of Tennyson VIC?

The population of Tennyson VIC is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Tennyson?

The median personal income in Tennyson VIC is $393 per week, or $20,436 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Tennyson?

Median rent in Tennyson VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tennyson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tennyson VIC is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tennyson?

The median age in Tennyson VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tennyson a good suburb to live in?

Tennyson is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 60.The median income is $393/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22487. All dollar figures in AUD.