NSW · 2044

Tempe

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Tempe, NSW 2044.

Tempe, NSW 2044

About Tempe

Welcome to Tempe

Tempe is a suburb in the Inner West of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Tempe is located 9 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Inner West Council.

Market snapshot

Tempe property market

Median price ranks #277 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 93%
Bedrooms

Median sale price

$1.73m

House · 3 bed

Median rent

$970

per week

Gross rental yield

2.9%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$1.31m

Median

$1.73m

Premium

$1.98m

Days on market

Auction clearance

75%

Sold this year

21

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth +2.4% / yr over 4 yrs

Median price by bedrooms · House

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Tempe by dwelling type.

House89%
Apartment / Unit6%
Townhouse6%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Tempe, NSW 2044.

Population

3,550

residents (2021)

Median age

39

years

Household income

$2,452

median, per week

Median rent

$600

per week

Median mortgage

$3,000

per month

Mortgage / income

28%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Tempe

Government school catchment

Tempe Public School

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Tempe High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Recent results

Recently sold in Tempe

$1.80m

20 Lymerston Street

house4 bd · 1 ba

Sold ~July 2026

$2.40m

11 Edgar Street

house3 bd · 2 ba

Sold ~July 2026

$1.50m

88 Terry Street

house2 bd · 1 ba

Sold ~July 2026

$2.65m

16 Gannon Street

house7 bd · 3 ba · 3 car

Sold ~July 2026

$2.23m

21 Lymerston Street

house4 bd · 1 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.70m

4 Samuel Street

house1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~June 2026

$900k

33 Lymerston Street

house4 bd

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

Explore the area

Properties & amenities in Tempe

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Compare the area

Price map around Tempe

Every listing for sale near Tempe, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.

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Common questions

Tempe suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Tempe?

The median house price in Tempe, NSW is $1.73m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 3.6%.

How much is rent in Tempe?

The median weekly rent in Tempe is around $970 per week.

Is Tempe a good place to live?

Tempe is a suburb in the Inner West of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Tempe is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 3,550 and 2 schools in the area.

What is the population of Tempe?

Tempe has a population of 3,550 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.

What schools are in Tempe?

There are 2 schools in or near Tempe, including Tempe Public School and Tempe High School.

How much do you need to buy in Tempe?

Entry-level properties in Tempe start around $1.31m, while premium homes reach $1.98m.

What suburbs are near Tempe?

Suburbs near Tempe include Sydenham, Peters, St Peters, Marrickville and Newtown.