Tempe vs Sydenham
Sydenham (median $1,670,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Tempe ($1,725,000). Over the past year, Tempe (+3.9%) ran 2.7 percentage points ahead of Sydenham (+1.2%) on house-price growth.
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Tempe and Sydenham side by side
| Measure | Tempe | Sydenham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,725,000 | $1,670,000 |
| Median unit | $459,360 | $459,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.9% | +1.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $1000/wk |
| Unit rent | $850/wk | $850/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 64 | 100 |
| Transit score | 50 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,550 | 1,100 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 976 mm | 981 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 27.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Sydenham scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sydenham (1106) sits above Tempe (1079). Tempe skews owner-occupied (72%), Sydenham runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
- For buyers
- Sydenham is the lower entry point at $1,670,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Sydenham delivers the better gross yield (3.11% vs 3.01%), but Tempe has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Sydenham edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1079). Tempe also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Tempe vs Sydenham: common questions
Is Tempe or Sydenham cheaper to buy in?
Sydenham has the lower median house price at $1,670,000, roughly 3% below Tempe ($1,725,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Tempe or Sydenham?
Over the past 12 months, Tempe grew +3.9% vs +1.2% in Sydenham, a gap of 2.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Tempe or Sydenham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sydenham scores 1106 vs 1079 in Tempe. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Tempe or Sydenham?
Sydenham scores 100/100 on walkability vs 64/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Tempe or Sydenham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.11% in Sydenham vs 3.01% in Tempe. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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