Tempe
NSW 2044 • Greater Sydney
About Tempe
Tempe is a compact inner-suburban locality in Sydney's Inner West, approximately 6 kilometres south-west of the CBD within the Inner West Council area. With a population of 3,550 spread across under 2 square kilometres, it is a densely settled suburb characterised by a mix of older terrace houses, semi-detached homes, and newer apartment developments. The median household income of around $2,450 per week reflects its growing appeal to young professionals and established families, and the suburb has a notably diverse community with strong Macedonian, Vietnamese, and Greek heritage.
Tempe sits alongside the Cooks River, offering residents access to the scenic Tempe Reserve and the popular Cooks River cycleway — a key corridor for cyclists heading to and from the CBD. The suburb has excellent transport connections, with Sydenham and St Peters stations on the T3 Bankstown Line nearby, and multiple bus routes providing access across the inner west. Proximity to Marrickville's vibrant café and restaurant scene, combined with easy motorway access via the M5 corridor, makes Tempe a convenient base for both city commuters and those exploring greater Sydney.
Tempe falls under postcode 2044 and is governed by Inner West Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heffron electorate.
Location
Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Tempe for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Housing 2021 Census
3 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 418, 422 — Sydney CBD (Central) 20-25 min
- Route 343 — Newtown / Glebe 10-15 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Excellent access via M5 motorway; Sydenham station interchange gives multiple city rail options
Local streets and the Cooks River foreshore are walkable, but most shopping requires a short trip to neighbouring Marrickville or St Peters
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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St Peters Public School ICSEA 10999519 6307 Church St
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Tempe High School ICSEA 109695582023 119 Unwins Bridge Rd
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Tempe, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Inner West Local Government Area, which contains Tempe. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. North Macedonia 120
- 2. Vietnam 119
- 3. England 118
- 4. New Zealand 76
- 5. Greece 69
- 6. Philippines 66
- 7. China 64
- 8. Thailand 45
- 9. India 32
- 10. Indonesia 32
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)