Tennyson, QLD 4105 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tennyson is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4105, home to 1,109 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 7 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,109
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $2,853 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,408 /week
- Median family income
- $3,359 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Moreton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $530 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,348
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- St Brendan's Primary School (Moorooka)
- Moorooka State School
- Rocklea State School
- Yeronga State School
- Barrett Adolescent Centre Special School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 34 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 114 bus stops
- Keats St near Piers St, stop 43
- Keats St near Brier St, stop 43
- Hawtree St near Keats St, stop 44
- Keats St at Holmes Street, stop 42
- Yeerongpilly station, platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 20 cafés
- 20 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 49 parks and reserves
- 12 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 17 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 6.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 52.2% of the 736 resolvable premises in Tennyson. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 46.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 52.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tennyson?
Tennyson (QLD 4105) had 1,109 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Tennyson?
The median advertised rent in Tennyson is $530/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tennyson?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Tennyson covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Brendan's Primary School (Moorooka) (0.3 km), Moorooka State School (0.5 km), Rocklea State School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tennyson?
Tennyson is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (52.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tennyson?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Tennyson?
In Tennyson, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (6.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Tennyson?
118 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tennyson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 34 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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