Overall score
Brisbane City
55.6/100
Teneriffe
54.7/100
Brisbane City for retirees; Teneriffe for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brisbane City
55.6/100
Teneriffe
54.7/100
Crime rate
Brisbane City
539.2 / 1k
Teneriffe
89.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brisbane City
1,590
Teneriffe
130
Population
Brisbane City
12,587
Teneriffe
5,520
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Brisbane City | Teneriffe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 539.2 / 1k | 89.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 148 | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,590 | 130 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 19.9% | 5.5% |
| Population | 12,587 | 5,520 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Brisbane City is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Teneriffe is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Brisbane City pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Teneriffe is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Investors may find Brisbane City the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Teneriffe.
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.