Wolli Creek vs Tempe.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,379,261 and $1,725,000. Tempe edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tempe (median $1,725,000) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Wolli Creek ($2,379,261). Over the past year, Tempe (+3.9%) ran 0.7 percentage points ahead of Wolli Creek (+3.2%) on house-price growth.
Wolli Creek scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 64/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tempe (1079) sits above Wolli Creek (1059). Tempe skews owner-occupied (72%), Wolli Creek runs more rental-dense (34% owner).
For buyers
Tempe is the lower entry point at $1,725,000 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Tempe carries both higher gross yield (3.01% vs 2.03%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Tempe edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1059). Tempe also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Wolli Creek or Tempe cheaper to buy in?
Tempe has the lower median house price at $1,725,000, roughly 38% below Wolli Creek ($2,379,261). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Wolli Creek or Tempe?
Over the past 12 months, Tempe grew +3.9% vs +3.2% in Wolli Creek, a gap of 0.7 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 Wolli Creek or Tempe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tempe scores 1079 vs 1059 in Wolli Creek. 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, Wolli Creek or Tempe?
Wolli Creek 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, Wolli Creek or Tempe?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.01% in Tempe vs 2.03% in Wolli Creek. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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