Overall score
Herston
46.4/100
Teneriffe
54.7/100
Herston vs Teneriffe, QLD Suburb Comparison
Herston for schools; Teneriffe for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HerstonTeneriffe
Crime rate
Herston
331.3 / 1k
Teneriffe
89.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Herston
236
Teneriffe
130
Population
Herston
2,311
Teneriffe
5,520
Metric leadHerston 3Teneriffe 72 tiedacross 12 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 | Herston | Teneriffe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.5/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 331.3 / 1k | 89.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 17 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 14 |
| Walkability | 50.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 236 | 130 |
| Green cover | 4.9% | 5.5% |
| Population | 2,311 | 5,520 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Herston is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Teneriffe is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Herston pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Teneriffe is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Investors may find Herston 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.