Brisbane City Council

Teneriffe

QLD4005

Teneriffe at a glance

Walk score

100

Walker's paradise

Population

5,520

Median age 37

The brief

What to know about Teneriffe.

The postcode for Teneriffe is 4005 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.

Teneriffe (4005) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.

Teneriffe has roughly 5,520 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Teneriffe scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 6 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Teneriffe's population at 5,520, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (46% own, 52% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

5,520

Median age

37

Family households

54%

Lone person

38%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$450/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$800/wk

Owner occupied

46%

Renter occupied

52%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5,520

Median age: 37

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

171,968

total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA

Top offence categories

Offences Against Property30,934 (18.0%)
Other Offences23,154 (13.5%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)18,010 (10.5%)
Drug Offences8,831 (5.1%)
Other Stealing7,247 (4.2%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

100

Transit Score

30

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Teneriffe.

Local schools for Teneriffe

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Government School Catchment

New Farm State School

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Fortitude Valley State Secondary College

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Bulimba State School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Teneriffe.

What is the Teneriffe postcode?
Teneriffe is in the 4005 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
Where is Teneriffe?
Teneriffe is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4005. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
What is the average rent in Teneriffe?
The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $800.
What schools are in Teneriffe?
There are 20 schools serving Teneriffe on this page, including New Farm State School, Holy Spirit School, Music Industry College.
How walkable is Teneriffe?
Teneriffe has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Teneriffe?
Teneriffe is close to Newstead, Bulimba, New Farm, Fortitude Valley Bc, Fortitude Valley.
What is the population of Teneriffe?
The population of Teneriffe is approximately 5,520 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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