Tennyson, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Tennyson QLD is 1,109 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tennyson is $1,408 per week ($73,216 per year). Median rent in Tennyson is $530 per week ($2,297 per month). Tennyson has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Tennyson has a population density of 974 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tennyson is England. The most common religion is No religion (38.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tennyson is $2,348.

Population
1,109
Census 2021
Median income
$1,408/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$530/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Tennyson vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Tennyson is $1,408 a week, 88% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 15th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $530 a week, $210 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 47, 5 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTennysonTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,408/wk$747/wk +88%$766/wk
Household income$2,853/wk$1,593/wk +79%$1,637/wk
Rent$530/wk$320/wk +66%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,348/mo$1,625/mo +44%$1,733/mo
Median age4742 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.6%20.4% −1.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Tennyson, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Tennyson Population

1,109 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tennyson Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,408/wk
$73,216 per year
Ranked 172 of 14,663
Median Rent
$530/wk
$2,297 per month
Ranked 461 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,348/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Tennyson Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,853/wk
Median rent $530/wk
Rent to income 18.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Tennyson against your income

About $12,363 a month
Median rent $530/wk
Left after rent $2,323/wk
Rent share 18.6%

Tennyson Schools

23
schools nearby
12
government
1098
avg ICSEA score
16,035
total students
St Peters Lutheran College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,330 students
1183
ICSEA
Ironside State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 895 students
1178
ICSEA
St Aidan's Anglican Girls School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,075 students
1168
ICSEA
Graceville State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 676 students
1156
ICSEA
Holy Family Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 118 students
1142
ICSEA
Sherwood State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 630 students
1139
ICSEA
Indooroopilly State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,924 students
1138
ICSEA
Brigidine College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 980 students
1129
ICSEA
Christ the King School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 225 students
1127
ICSEA
Yeronga State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 741 students
1126
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 488 students
1118
ICSEA
Corinda State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 620 students
1115
ICSEA
St Sebastian's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 117 students
1113
ICSEA
Moorooka State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 558 students
1088
ICSEA
Corinda State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,125 students
1060
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 23 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Tennyson Map

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Tennyson, Queensland: 27.5276°S, 153.0000°E

Tennyson Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (23)

People in Tennyson

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (544) Female 51.0% (566)

Population Density

974
people per km²
1,109 people · 1.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,359
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.3%
New Zealand
2.5%
Germany
1.0%
Philippines
1.0%
United States of America
1.0%
Japan
0.9%
Vietnam
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.4%
Japanese
1.3%
Vietnamese
1.0%
Tagalog
0.9%
Sinhalese
0.7%
Cantonese
0.5%
French
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
40.5%
Australian
28.6%
Irish
20.8%
Scottish
14.7%
German
8.7%
Chinese
3.2%
Italian
2.3%
Dutch
2.2%
Indian
1.8%
Polish
1.4%
Welsh
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
38.1%
Catholic
24.7%
Anglican
11.5%
Not stated
7.8%
Uniting Church
5.2%
Buddhism
2.1%
Christian (other)
1.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.6% 549
Separated
2.0% 19
Divorced
9.0% 86
Widowed
4.5% 43
Never married
26.9% 256

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
43.0%
Couple: children under 15
37.7%
Couple: no children under 15
14.1%
One parent: no children under 15
3.6%
One parent: children under 15
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.2%
2 persons
44.1%
3 persons
12.0%
4 persons
14.8%
5 persons
3.9%
6+ persons
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Tennyson

Housing Tenure

Of the 436 occupied private dwellings in Tennyson at the 2021 Census, 21.1% were rented, 48.9% owned outright and 29.6% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
48.9% 213 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.6% 129 dwellings
Rented
21.1% 92 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.5%
2 bedrooms
15.2%
3 bedrooms
53.0%
4 bedrooms
21.1%
5 bedrooms
5.7%
6+ bedrooms
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.2%
$450-$599/mo
6.5%
$600-$799/mo
6.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.8%
1 vehicle
32.7%
2 vehicles
49.8%
3 vehicles
10.1%
4+ vehicles
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Tennyson

Employment

Employed full-time
41.0% 349 people
Employed part-time
19.2% 164 people
Unemployed
1.3% 11 people
Not in labour force
38.5% 328 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
45.0%
Managers
22.2%
Clerical & Administrative
10.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.4%
Community & Personal Service
6.0%
Sales Workers
5.8%
Labourers
1.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
1.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
2.1%
$800-$999/wk
3.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
31.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
2.7%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
1.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500+/wk
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.9%
Did not go to work
12.5%
Train
6.8%
Car (passenger)
4.9%
Bicycle
2.9%
Walked only
1.6%
Bus
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
83.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
46.2%
Postgraduate Degree
18.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.5%
Certificate III/IV
11.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.2%
Certificate I/II
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.4%
Health
16.5%
Society & Culture
13.5%
Engineering
11.2%
Education
8.5%
Architecture & Building
7.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.7%
Information Technology
3.7%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
21.0%
Primary: Catholic
14.8%
Pre-school
13.0%
Vocational Education
12.3%
Secondary: Catholic
11.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.7%
Secondary: Government
8.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.6%
Has need for assistance
3.1%
Need for assistance not stated
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
79
Asthma
51
Heart disease
46
Arthritis
34
Cancer
30
Diabetes
19
Lung condition
17
Stroke
15
Kidney disease
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 125
Did not provide
85.8% 757

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.4% 216
Not a volunteer
75.6% 670

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.5% 4
Previously served
4.6% 41
Never served
94.9% 840

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.0%
1 child
10.5%
2 children
35.8%
3 children
14.0%
4 children
5.1%
5+ children
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
24
1971: 1980
22
1981: 1990
41
1991: 2000
31
2001: 2010
49
2011: 2015
12
2016
9
2017
3
2018
5
2019
8
2020
13
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.3%
moved in the last year
40.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
890
Moved from QLD
108
Moved: same area (SA2)
19
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from WA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.8%
5: 14 hours
36.3%
15: 29 hours
14.5%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
16.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.3%
Step family: no other children
13.0%
Blended family: no other children
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $1,182/wk Rent: $400/wk $130/wk less rent
Rockyview
Income: $1,141/wk Rent: $480/wk $50/wk less rent
Yeerongpilly
Income: $1,131/wk Rent: $395/wk $135/wk less rent
Winston
Income: $1,190/wk Rent: $261/wk $269/wk less rent
Healy
Income: $1,421/wk Rent: $380/wk $150/wk less rent
Middlemount
Income: $1,667/wk Rent: $54/wk $476/wk less rent
Parkside (Qld)
Income: $1,214/wk Rent: $320/wk $210/wk less rent
Sunset
Income: $1,184/wk Rent: $349/wk $181/wk less rent

Suburbs near Tennyson

The closest suburb to Tennyson is Yeerongpilly, 1.5 km away.

Yeerongpilly
1.5 km away · income $1,131/wk · rent $395/wk
Sherwood (Qld)
1.7 km away · income $1,057/wk · rent $390/wk
Graceville
1.8 km away · income $1,195/wk · rent $495/wk
Yeronga
2.0 km away · income $1,025/wk · rent $380/wk
Corinda
2.6 km away · income $981/wk · rent $388/wk
Rocklea (Qld)
2.6 km away · income $793/wk · rent $335/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tennyson

What is the population of Tennyson QLD?

The population of Tennyson QLD is 1,109 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 974 people per km². Tennyson is ranked #3,818 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tennyson?

The median personal income in Tennyson QLD is $1,408 per week, or $73,216 per year. The median household income is $2,853 per week. Family income is $3,359 per week. Tennyson is ranked #172 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tennyson?

Median rent in Tennyson QLD is $530 per week ($2,297 per month). Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Tennyson ranks #461 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tennyson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tennyson QLD is $2,348. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tennyson?

The median age in Tennyson QLD is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tennyson a good suburb to live in?

Tennyson is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,109. The median income is $1,408/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32771. All dollar figures in AUD.