Teneriffe (Qld)

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According to demographic evaluations from the national statistics bureau and address audits completed by Districts, the suburb of Teneriffe has an estimated residency of 6,307 individuals as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 787 people (14.3%) relative to the 5,520 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. The projection stems from a calculated population of 6,218 based on the June 2025 demographic release, supplemented by 56 validated new addresses established post-Census. With these numbers, the local density stands at 9,854 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the top 10% of all territories analyzed by Districts and highlighting the premium status of local land. The growth rate of 14.3% since the 2021 Census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3% and the state average, positioning the locality as a regional leader. The expansion was primarily fueled by arrivals from other states, accounting for approximately 58% of the growth, though international arrivals and natural additions also played positive roles.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 1.6%, and an estimated annual job growth of 1.2%. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 4,835. The jobless rate sits 2.7% below the metropolitan Brisbane rate of 4.3%, while the workforce participation rate reaches 85.5%, well above the Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that 33.8% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by public health restrictions.

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According to taxpayer data released for the 2023 financial year, local taxpayers recorded a median income of $75,986 and an average income of $113,334. These figures place the area in the highest national income bracket, compared to median and average figures of $58,236 and $72,799 for metropolitan Brisbane. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates suggest a median of $84,618 and an average of $126,209 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights that household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb rank between the 93rd and 99th percentiles nationwide. The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 34.3% of the community ( individuals), which aligns with the regional distribution of . High-income earners making above weekly constitute of the population, reflecting substantial local purchasing power. Although housing costs consume of earnings, disposable income remains in the nd percentile nationally, and the socioeconomic index places the area in the tenth decile.

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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 10.0% standalone houses and 90.0% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses and apartments, differing from the metropolitan Brisbane breakdown of 73.5% standalone houses and 26.5% alternative options. Homeowners holding properties outright accounted for 18.1% of residents, with the rest of the market divided between properties with mortgages (29.0%) and rented homes (52.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,167, compared to the metropolitan Brisbane median of $1,863. The median weekly rent stood at $510, compared to $380 regionally. Locally, mortgage obligations are notably higher than the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the Australian figure of $375.

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Families make up 53.8% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 13.2%, couples without children at 35.1%, and single-parent households at 4.5%. Non-family households represent the remaining 46.2%, with sole-person households making up 38.3% and shared houses at 8.0%. The median household occupancy is 1.9 individuals, which is smaller than the metropolitan Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The educational profile of the suburb is highly advanced, with 62.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. This positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-intensive industries. Undergraduate degrees are held by 41.2% of the cohort, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.4% and graduate diplomas at 5.6%. Vocational education account for 20.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificate level credentials at 10.3%.

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Analysis of the local network reveals 15 active public transport stops within the suburb, consisting of ferry terminals and bus stops. These locations are serviced by 6 distinct routes, which generate 4,425 passenger trips weekly. Transport proximity is high, with residents living an average of 104 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential character, most working residents travel out of the suburb, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 60%, followed by walking at 16% and bus travel at 13%. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.7 cars per dwelling, which is lower than the metropolitan average. A total of 33.8% of the working population worked from home according to 2021 Census data, which was likely affected by public health restrictions.

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Health indicators show strong outcomes throughout the community, with a low incidence of chronic illnesses across all demographic groups. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at approximately 72% of the population (4,547 people), compared to 55.8% for metropolitan Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb displays a high level of cultural variety, with 11.3% of the population utilizing a non-English language at home and 27.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 40.3% of the community. Judaism shows a notable local concentration at 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.1% across metropolitan Brisbane.

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The median age of local residents is 38, which is slightly older than the metropolitan Brisbane median of 36, but matches the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 cohort represents a significant share at 25.7%, which is higher than the Brisbane proportion and substantially above the national share of 14.6%. Conversely, children aged 5 - 14 represent a small share at 4.6%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 2.2% to 3.9%, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 20.0% to 21.4%. During the same timeframe, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 28.4% to and the to age bracket fell from to . Projections for indicate shifts in local demographics, led by the to cohort, which is expected to expand by ( people) to reach from .

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Teneriffe currently has an estimated 201 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 88 children aged 0-2 and 59 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 226 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 143. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally).