Overall score
New Farm
64.1/100
Teneriffe
54.7/100
New Farm for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
New Farm
64.1/100
Teneriffe
54.7/100
Crime rate
New Farm
89.0 / 1k
Teneriffe
89.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
New Farm
540
Teneriffe
130
Population
New Farm
12,197
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 | New Farm | Teneriffe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.1/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.1/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.0 / 1k | 89.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 540 | 130 |
| Green cover | 10.0% | 5.5% |
| Population | 12,197 | 5,520 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
New Farm is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Teneriffe is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
New Farm pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Teneriffe is the better pick for housing affordability.
On balance, value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer New Farm, while Teneriffe remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.