Tempe
NSW 2044 · Inner West
3,550 (2021) → 3,821 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Inner West local government area (est. 172,783 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tempe is a moderate growth suburb in Inner West, NSW 2044, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.82M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Tempe has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2044 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: North Macedonia (3.38%), Vietnam (3.35%), England (3.32%), New Zealand (2.14%), Greece (1.94%)
Top languages: Macedon (4.39%), Vietnamese (4%), Cantonese (3.38%), Greek (2.93%), Mandarin (1.63%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1081 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tempe Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1096
- Tempe High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1096
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ferncourt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1125
- Al Zahra CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1032
- Arncliffe West Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1058
- St Peters Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1099
- Casimir Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1052
- Marrickville West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1070
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1072
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MarrickvillePrimary · Independent · 2.1km
- Marrickville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1090
- Marrickville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1052
- St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1116
- St Pius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1100
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tempe
Is Tempe safe?
Tempe has a residential safety score of 79/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,380 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tempe?
In Tempe, the median house price is $1.82M and the median unit price is $1.59M. Median weekly house rent is $1,030.
How far is Tempe from Sydney CBD?
Tempe is about 7.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tempe?
Tempe has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1096 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tempe?
Tempe has a transport score of 93/100, including 1 train station and 10 bus stops.