ACT2620· Pop. 45,604Snowy Monaro

TENNENT

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

59

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$725,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.4%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

3.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

AI insights for TENNENT

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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TENNENT shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$340/wk

weekly

Demand change

+2.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.46%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

56 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$545k
2021
$575k
2022
$678k
2023
$1075k
2024
$848k
2025
$820k
2026
$808k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

TENNENT is a metropolitan ACT suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro ACT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.4% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,181/wk

$102k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.4%

67.2% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+2.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

60%

32% apartments

Degree qualified

62.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

27.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

470 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.0 km

Middle ring

Days on market

24 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

69.9%

Strong demand

Walkability

16 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

144.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

3,121/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2620

🏫9 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

Gundaroo Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1101

Sutton Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1098

Googong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1078

St Gregory's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1056

Queanbeyan East Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1031

Queanbeyan Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 997

Michelago Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 990

Queanbeyan West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 988

Queanbeyan South Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 939

🎓Secondary (2)

Karabar High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 982

Queanbeyan High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 967

📚Combined (2)

The Anglican School Googong

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1129

Finigan School of Distance Education

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1067

Special (1)

Tirriwirri School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 944

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
51/ 100

14.7 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
1026ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
14/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 36 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

40

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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