Sydenham vs Tempe
The verdict
Sydenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.82M in Tempe. Sydenham has a shorter estimated CBD commute (20 vs 22 min). On the separate residential safety score, Tempe rates higher (79 vs 50/100 in Sydenham).
Scores
SydenhamTempe
| Sydenham | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 |
| Transport | 97 | 93 |
| Education | 85 | 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
| Sydenham | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,100 | 3,550 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,245 | $2,452 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.9% | 58.0% |
| Born in Australia | 58.8% | 63.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Sydenham Moderate Growth · Tempe Moderate Growth
Property
| Sydenham | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.78M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $773K | $1.59M |
| House price YoY | 25.8% | 12.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 75 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Sydenham | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 91 | 113 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 545 | 282 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 818 | 254 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,546 | 5,380 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sydenham | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,096 |
Transport
| Sydenham | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 93 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 290 m | 620 m |
Liveability
| Sydenham | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 3 |
| Parks | 6 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.0 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.7 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Sydenham | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,100 | 3,550 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,184 | 3,821 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,298 | 4,190 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.86% | 1.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sydenham or Tempe?
Tempe has the higher residential safety score (Sydenham 50/100 vs Tempe 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Sydenham or Tempe?
Sydenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.82M.
Which has better public transport, Sydenham or Tempe?
Sydenham has the higher transport score (Sydenham 97/100 vs Tempe 93/100).
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