Teneriffe, Queensland Facts for Kids

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Teneriffe
Brisbane, Queensland

City views from Teneriffe

Teneriffe

Location in Queensland

Population

5,520 (2021 census)

• Density

6,100/km² (16,000/sq mi)

Postcode(s)

4005

Area

0.9 km² (0.3 sq mi)

Time zone

AEST (UTC+10:00)

Location

3.1 km (2 mi) NW of Brisbane CBD

LGA(s)

City of Brisbane
(Central Ward)

State electorate(s)

McConnel

Federal Division(s)

Brisbane

Suburbs around Teneriffe:
Newstead	Newstead	Bulimba
Fortitude Valley	Teneriffe	Bulimba
New Farm	New Farm	Hawthorne

Teneriffe is a lively suburb located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is about 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) north-east of the city center. In 2021, about 5,520 people lived in Teneriffe.

This area was once a very important place for trading wool. It also held Australia's largest submarine base during World War II. Teneriffe became part of Newstead in 1975, but it was made a separate suburb again in 2010.

Teneriffe is known for its young residents and many job opportunities. In 2018, it was one of Brisbane's most expensive suburbs. People living here enjoy a riverside lifestyle with many restaurants and shops.

What's in a Name?
Where is Teneriffe Located?
A Look Back: Teneriffe's History
Who Lives in Teneriffe?
Historic Places in Teneriffe
Learning in Teneriffe
Local Facilities
Fun Events in Teneriffe
Getting Around Teneriffe
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What's in a Name?

One of the first European landowners in Teneriffe was James Gibbon. He bought a large piece of land between Newstead and New Farm. He named his property Teneriffe because it reminded him of Mount Teide in Tenerife, Canary Islands.

James Gibbon built Teneriffe House in 1865. This old house still stands today on a spot called Teneriffe Hill.

Where is Teneriffe Located?

The Brisbane River forms the eastern edge of Teneriffe. To the north, it borders Newstead. To the west, you'll find Fortitude Valley. To the south, it borders New Farm.

Teneriffe Hill is a small hill in the middle of the suburb. It rises to about 45 meters (148 feet) high.

A Look Back: Teneriffe's History

Repurposed industrial buildings in Teneriffe

A traditional Queenslander style home in Teneriffe

Europeans started settling in the Teneriffe area by the 1880s. Horse-drawn trams began serving the area in 1885. In 1890, land near Teneriffe House was divided and sold. These plots were known as the Teneriffe Estate.

Electric trams ran along Commercial Road from 1897 until 1962. Early photos show trams going to "Bulimba." This caused some confusion later on. The area was first considered part of Bulimba, which was on both sides of the Brisbane River.

Mail often went to the wrong place. So, the western part of Bulimba, which is now Teneriffe, was renamed before World War I. However, some people still used "Bulimba" as an address on the northern side of the river for many years.

Teneriffe's Wool Industry

Former Australian Mercantile Land & Finance Woolstores

The Brisbane River from the RiverWalk at Teneriffe

As wool exports from Queensland grew in the early 1900s, Teneriffe became more important. The first wool store was built in 1909. Three more opened by 1915.

Nine more wool stores were built, with the last two in the 1950s. Famous architects designed these large buildings. They showed how successful Australian wool producers were. In 1927, the Australian Estates store opened. It had the largest showroom in Australia and could hold 24,000 wool bales.

Teneriffe in World War II

During World War II, Teneriffe's wharves became Australia's largest submarine base. About 60 submarines were based there. American and British submarines used these facilities, known as Capricorn Wharf, until 1945.

Later, large container ships needed bigger ports. This led to wool trading moving to the Port of Brisbane. Because of this, wool trading at Teneriffe stopped.

Modern Teneriffe

Many old wool stores and factories have been turned into apartments. This has changed Teneriffe from an industrial area to a residential one. Most of the traditional Queenslander style homes have been kept and updated.

Who Lives in Teneriffe?

In 2016, Teneriffe had a population of 5,335 people. By 2021, the population had grown to 5,520 people.

Historic Places in Teneriffe

Teneriffe has many places listed for their historical importance. These include:

Woolstore No.3 (Teneriffe Apartments), 241 Arthur Street
Roseville, 56 Chester Street
Newstead Air Raid Shelter, Commercial Road
Monier Ventilation Shaft 3, Florence Street
Newstead Gasworks, 70 Longland Street
Australian Estates No. 2 Store, 24 Macquarie Street
Australian Estates No. 1 Store, 50 Macquarie Street
Elder Smith Woolstore, 64 Macquarie Street
Goldsbrough Mort Woolstore, 88 Macquarie Street
Teneriffe Village, 110 Macquarie Street
Queensland Primary Producers No 4 Woolstore, 16 Skyring Terrace
Teneriffe House, 37 Teneriffe Drive
Australian Mercantile Land & Finance Woolstores, 34 Vernon Terrace
Mactaggarts Woolstore, 53 Vernon Terrace
Winchcombe Carson Woolstores, 54 Vernon Terrace

Learning in Teneriffe

There are no schools directly in Teneriffe. The closest government primary school is New Farm State School in New Farm. The closest government secondary school is Fortitude Valley State Secondary College in Fortitude Valley. There are also private schools in nearby suburbs.

Local Facilities

The radio station Nova 106.9 has its studios on Commercial Road in Teneriffe.

Fun Events in Teneriffe

Every July, the Teneriffe Festival takes place. It's a big celebration of the suburb's community and history. In 2017, about 50,000 people attended the festival. They enjoyed 25 musical acts, street performers, and food from 40 local restaurants. There were also about 60 market stalls and a special Kids World area.