Tempe
Greater Sydney · crime, rent, transit and who lives there, ranked against other suburbs.
Safety
22.8violence + property incidents per 1,000 residents
81 recorded incidents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026, 3,550 residents (Census 2021).
More recorded incidents than 80% of 581 suburbs on this map.
Violence 7.6 · Property 15.2 · Domestic assault 1.4 per 1,000 residents.
Ranked on this map by recorded incidents per 1,000 residents. Not an official BOCSAR score and not a live risk score.
Rates divide by Census 2021 residents. Suburbs that have grown since 2021, or that draw many visitors or workers, read higher than a resident would feel.
Housing
$920median weekly rent
Higher rent than 82% of 662 suburbs on this map.
1 bed $450 · 2 bed $910 · 3 bed $1,000 · House $1,000 · Flat $850
Median sale price $1,680,000 (DCJ).
Median age 39. 25% of households rent. 48% of families have children. (Census 2021)
Median weekly rent of new bonds (DCJ), by postcode. A neighbour may share this figure. Postcode 2044, Jun 2026 quarter.
Transit
74% within 800 m of a stop
More of the suburb near a stop than 72% of 326 suburbs on this map.
Nearby: Sydenham Station (Metro), International Airport Station (Rail), Tempe Station (Rail), Wolli Creek Station (Rail).
Share of this suburb within 800 m of a TfNSW rail, metro, light rail or ferry stop. A station in the next suburb still counts. Not a trip planner.
Bus is not included. Areas served mainly by bus, such as the Northern Beaches, read lighter than they ride.
Backgrounds
63%born in Australia
Higher share born in Australia than 57% of 659 suburbs on this map.
Top ancestries: English 29%, Australian 25%, Irish 12%.
Most common language other than English: Macedon.
Ancestry is Census 2021. People can report more than one origin. This is not a judgement of the suburb.
Independent map, not affiliated with ABS, BOCSAR, DCJ or TfNSW. Sources and licences.