Overall score
Blenheim
30.1/100
Upper Tenthill
35.3/100
Blenheim vs Upper Tenthill, QLD Suburb Comparison
Blenheim for retirees; Upper Tenthill for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlenheimUpper Tenthill
Crime rate
Blenheim
65.1 / 1k
Upper Tenthill
123.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blenheim
0
Upper Tenthill
2
Population
Blenheim
264
Upper Tenthill
273
Metric leadBlenheim 2Upper Tenthill 43 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBlenheim
- Best for familiesUpper Tenthill
- Best for best valueUpper Tenthill
- Best for best schoolsUpper Tenthill
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 | Blenheim | Upper Tenthill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.1/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.1 / 1k | 123.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 264 | 273 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blenheim is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Upper Tenthill is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Blenheim tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Upper Tenthill stands out for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. On housing, Blenheim sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Upper Tenthill.
Blenheim suits retirees and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Upper Tenthill is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.