Chelmer vs Tennyson, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Chelmer | Tennyson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.5 / 1k | 42.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 10 |
| Walkability | 18.5/100 | 17.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 76 |
| Population | 3,325 | 1,109 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Chelmer and Tennyson (Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Chelmer leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Chelmer; Housing (desirability) favours Chelmer; Crime rate favours Chelmer. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Chelmer, Families → Chelmer, Investment → Chelmer, Best value → Chelmer.