Overall score
Rocklea
46.2/100
Tennyson
56.6/100
Rocklea vs Tennyson, QLD Suburb Comparison
Tennyson for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RockleaTennyson
Crime rate
Rocklea
342.0 / 1k
Tennyson
78.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rocklea
107
Tennyson
77
Population
Rocklea
1,672
Tennyson
1,109
Metric leadRocklea 6Tennyson 42 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 | Rocklea | Tennyson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.2/100 | 56.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.3/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 342.0 / 1k | 78.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 10 |
| Walkability | 25.0/100 | 17.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 107 | 77 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 2.9% |
| Population | 1,672 | 1,109 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Rocklea is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Tennyson is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Rocklea is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Tennyson answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Rocklea sits in a approachable band, compared with a expensive feel in Tennyson.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tennyson, while Rocklea 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.