TEMPE
TEMPE Property Overview
Local Schools (1)
Partially Selective (1)
Tempe High School
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About TEMPE
Tempe is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 8.0km from CBD, about 28 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 3,550 with a density of 1915 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,720,000, on par with Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, selective school Tempe High School has 55.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5070 per 100,000, 0.76x the NSW average, a very safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 28.93%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (25.16%) and Irish (11.94%), Chinese comprises 7.97%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Tempe has a house median of $1,720,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Tempe has a crime rate of 5070 per 100,000, which is 0.76x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Partially Selective schools: Tempe High School, 2024 HSC results: 55 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 58.3. Catholic schools: Casimir Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 55 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 63.0 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: St Maroun's College, 2024 HSC results: 21 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 54.9 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Tempe has a population of 3,550, with Chinese comprising 8.00%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (28.93%), Aust (25.16%), Irish (11.94%), Scottish (8.09%), Chinese (7.97%).
Tempe is approximately 8.0km from Sydney CBD, about 22 minutes by car or 28 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.