Overall score
Hendon
49.5/100
Tennyson
40.9/100
Hendon vs Tennyson, SA suburb comparison
Hendon for investment and value; Tennyson for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HendonTennyson
Crime rate
Hendon
105.0 / 1k
Tennyson
43.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hendon
103
Tennyson
88
Population
Hendon
1,271
Tennyson
1,137
Metric leadHendon 5Tennyson 4across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hendon is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Tennyson is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Tennyson is shaped by the coast, Hendon offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Hendon is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Tennyson answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access. On housing, Hendon sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Tennyson.
Choose Hendon if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Tennyson for retirees and families.