Tempe, NSW 2044
City of SydneyGreater SydneyAll suburbs in postcode 2044
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Median house price
$1,725,000
+3.9% over the past year.
Median of 43 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Tempe at a glance
- Median unit
- $459,360
- Weekly rent
- $1,000
- Houses · units $850
- Population
- 3,550
- Median age 39
Prices: Median of 43 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2044), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Tempe
Houses change hands at $1,725,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (43 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $459,360, roughly 73% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.9%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +3.9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $345,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2044)
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What to know about Tempe
Tempe (2044) sits in the Sydney region of NSW. The median house here is $1,725,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.9% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Tempe has roughly 3,550 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
What it’s like to live here
Tempe scores 64/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 976 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 64/100
- Transit
- 50/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Tempe's population at 3,550, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 74%
- Lone person
- 19%
- Owner occupied
- 72%
- Renter occupied
- 25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.01% (median rent $1000/wk against a $1,725,000 price tag). Units yield 9.62% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.01%
- On the $1,725,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.62%
- On the $459,360 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +3.9%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
120 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 976 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.9°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Tempe
- What is the median house price in Tempe?
- The median house price in Tempe, NSW 2044 is $1,725,000 (median of 43 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $459,360. Annual growth is +3.9%.
- How much is my house worth in Tempe?
- A useful starting point is the Tempe median house price of $1,725,000 (units $459,360). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Tempe a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Tempe is 3.0%: the median weekly house rent is $1,000 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2044), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,725,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 3.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Tempe is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Tempe postcode?
- Tempe is in the 2044 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Tempe?
- Tempe is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2044. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Tempe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1000, for units it's $850.
- What schools are in Tempe?
- There are 20 schools serving Tempe on this page, including Tempe Public School, Tempe High School, Ferncourt Public School.
- How walkable is Tempe?
- Tempe has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tempe?
- Tempe is close to Wolli Creek, Sydenham, St Peters, Undercliffe, Marrickville.
- What is the population of Tempe?
- The population of Tempe is approximately 3,550 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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