St Peters vs Tempe
The verdict
Tempe is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $1.93M in St Peters. St Peters rates higher for education (89 vs 84). St Peters has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 22 min).
Scores
| St Peters | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 93 |
| Transport | 95 | 93 |
| Education | 89 | 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
| St Peters | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,629 | 3,550 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,924 | $2,452 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.5% | 58.0% |
| Born in Australia | 63.0% | 63.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: St Peters Moderate Growth · Tempe Moderate Growth
Property
| St Peters | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.93M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $938K | $1.59M |
| House price YoY | 44.9% | 12.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| St Peters | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 28 | 113 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 165 | 282 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 303 | 254 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,421 | 5,380 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| St Peters | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,099 | 1,096 |
Transport
| St Peters | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 93 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 900 m | 620 m |
Liveability
| St Peters | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 3 |
| Parks | 4 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.5 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.9 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| St Peters | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,629 | 3,550 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,906 | 3,821 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,283 | 4,190 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.86% | 1.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, St Peters or Tempe?
St Peters and Tempe have similar residential safety scores (79 and 79/100).
Which is more affordable, St Peters or Tempe?
Tempe is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $1.93M.
Which has better schools, St Peters or Tempe?
St Peters has a higher average school ICSEA (St Peters 1099 vs Tempe 1096; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, St Peters or Tempe?
St Peters has the higher transport score (St Peters 95/100 vs Tempe 93/100).
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