Marrickville vs Tempe
The verdict
Tempe is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.21M in Marrickville. Tempe is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 4.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Tempe rates higher (79 vs 59/100 in Marrickville).
Scores
| Marrickville | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 93 |
| Transport | 97 | 93 |
| Education | 88 | 84 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marrickville | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,570 | 3,550 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,170 | $2,452 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.2% | 58.0% |
| Born in Australia | 60.6% | 63.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Marrickville High Growth · Tempe Moderate Growth
Property
| Marrickville | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.21M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $993K | $1.59M |
| House price YoY | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $980 | $1,030 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Marrickville | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 154 | 113 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 143 | 282 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 365 | 254 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,891 | 5,380 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marrickville | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 2 |
| Government | 5 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,085 | 1,096 |
See the full school list on each profile: Marrickville · Tempe
Transport
| Marrickville | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 93 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 74 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 620 m |
Liveability
| Marrickville | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 12 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 99 | 3 |
| Parks | 25 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.3 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.3 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.4 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Marrickville | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 26,570 | 3,550 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,011 | 3,821 |
| Projected 2041 | 42,925 | 4,190 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | 1.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Marrickville or Tempe?
Tempe has the higher residential safety score (Marrickville 59/100 vs Tempe 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Marrickville or Tempe?
Tempe is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.21M.
Which has better schools, Marrickville or Tempe?
Tempe has a higher average school ICSEA (Marrickville 1085 vs Tempe 1096; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Marrickville or Tempe?
Marrickville has the higher transport score (Marrickville 97/100 vs Tempe 93/100).
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