BestSuburbs › Brisbane › compare

Bethania vs Tanah Merah

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.4 km apart, on the same open data. Bethania scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

BethaniaTanah Merah
Active3941
Safety2054
Wealth239
Value053
Parks3157
Cafés6414
Transit4024
Green space2248
Active & healthy4835
Schools nearby (OSM)3411
Median rent$340/wk $380/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$880,000$929,880
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026198186
Population6,3334,754
Full profile Bethania in full Tanah Merah in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Bethania safer than Tanah Merah?

Tanah Merah scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Bethania or Tanah Merah?

Bethania has the lower median house price of the two ($880,000 vs $929,880).

Should I live in Bethania or Tanah Merah?

Bethania scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bethania or Tanah Merah.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →