Herston vs Teneriffe, QLD suburb comparison

Herston for investment; Teneriffe for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

HerstonTeneriffe

Overall score

Herston

45.9/100

Teneriffe

51.8/100

Crime rate

Herston

206.7 / 1k

Teneriffe

54.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Herston

229

Teneriffe

128

Population

Herston

2,311

Teneriffe

5,520

Metric leadHerston 4Teneriffe 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryHerstonTeneriffe
Overall score45.9/10051.8/100
Housing (desirability)21.8/10012.4/100
Crime rate206.7 / 1k54.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools1711
Parks & reserves23
Public transport stops2914
Walkability52.0/10076.0/100
Nearby amenities229128
Population2,3115,520
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

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 and public transport access, whereas Teneriffe is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.

Investors and value-focused buyers may find Herston the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Teneriffe.

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