Overall score
Hendon
46.1/100
Tennyson
44.0/100
Hendon vs Tennyson, SA Suburb Comparison
Hendon for 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
114
Tennyson
93
Population
Hendon
1,271
Tennyson
1,137
Metric leadHendon 5Tennyson 51 tiedacross 11 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.
| Category | Hendon | Tennyson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.0 / 1k | 43.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 12 |
| Walkability | 71.5/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 114 | 93 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 14 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Population | 1,271 | 1,137 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 10/10 |
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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Tennyson answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and tree cover and green space.
Choose Hendon if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Tennyson for retirees, families, and people chasing a beach lifestyle.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.