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Population
Population growth drivers in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends
As of May 2026, Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters's population is around 8,981, reflecting an increase of 703 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 8,278. This change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,976 in June 2025 and an additional 102 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,332 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters's growth rate of 8.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (6.1%) and the state level, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth, with the area expected to increase by 1,161 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 12.9% over the 16 years.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide
Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters has seen approximately 61 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 306 homes. As of FY26, 12 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were noted between FY21 and FY25. The average construction value of new homes is $684,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.
This financial year has seen $16.8 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Sydney, Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters has 82.0% more building activity per capita. Recent construction comprises 12.0% detached dwellings and 88.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living. This change is notable given the current housing mix of 42.0% houses. With around 352 people per dwelling approval, Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters shows a developed market. By 2041, an estimated growth of 1,156 residents is projected, with current development rates expected to comfortably meet demand.
Looking ahead, Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters is expected to grow by 1,156 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
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Development applications around Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters
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Infrastructure
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 53 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include M6 Stage 1 (St Peters to Kogarah), Camdenville Park Upgrade, Precinct 75 Build-To-Rent Project, and Sydney Local Health District Hospital Redevelopment Program - RPA and Canterbury. The following list details those most relevant.
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Sydney Local Health District Hospital Redevelopment Program - RPA and Canterbury
Major NSW Health hospital redevelopment program in Sydney Local Health District, led by Health Infrastructure. The program includes the $940 million Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment at Camperdown, where major construction is underway for a new hospital building, expanded emergency department and ICU, operating theatres, imaging, inpatient, maternity, neonatal and paediatric services, with completion expected in 2028/29. It also includes the $350 million Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment at Campsie, now in detailed design and early works planning, with expanded ICU, emergency, adult inpatient, antenatal, surgical, outpatient, diagnostics and support services planned.
Rail Service Improvement Program - T8 Airport & South Line Upgrades (Component of MTMS Stage 2)
The T8 Airport & South Line Improvements, part of the broader Rail Service Improvement Program, involved significant power supply and signalling upgrades. Key works included the construction of the new Wolli Creek Substation and the removal of the redundant Undercliffe Substation at Spark Lane. These upgrades were designed to support an 80 percent increase in peak services at airport stations and the introduction of new suburban train fleets by enhancing the electrical capacity of the tunnel between Central and Wolli Creek Junction.
M6 Stage 1 (St Peters to Kogarah)
Construction of the M6 Stage 1 motorway featuring twin four-kilometre tunnels connecting the M8 at Arncliffe to President Avenue, Kogarah. The project includes new interchanges and a five-kilometre shared pedestrian and cyclist pathway. Tunnelling is approximately 90 per cent complete, but opening has been delayed to late 2028 following 2024 subsidence incidents. Current 2026 activity focuses on completing surface roadworks, finalising the shared pathway, and utility relocations along West Botany Street.
Wolli Creek and T8 Airport Line Power Supply Upgrade
Major rail infrastructure upgrade delivering power supply enhancements along the T8 Airport Line tunnel from Central to Wolli Creek Junction. Part of the Rail Service Improvement Program (formerly More Trains More Services), the project includes construction of a new substation at Wolli Creek Junction (5A Lusty Street), installation and modification of 6km of overhead wiring and new power supply cables throughout the tunnel from Chalmers Street substation through to Green Square, Mascot and Wolli Creek stations, installation of new power supply cable between Chalmers Street Substation and Rail Operations Centre at Green Square, signalling system upgrades, platform canopy extensions at Wolli Creek Station, and decommissioning of redundant substations at Undercliffe and Wolli Creek signalling hut. The upgrade will support increased train services on the T8 Airport Line including an 80% increase at Airport stations, accommodate new train fleets, and future-proof the Sydney Trains network for additional services and capacity while enhancing grid reliability for growing residential, commercial and logistics developments in the area.
Marrickville Station Metro Upgrade
Upgrade of Marrickville Station to metro standards as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project, including platform screen doors, level access, and frequent air-conditioned trains. The line is currently closed for conversion, with services expected to commence in 2026.
Tempe Reserve Upgrade
Upgrade of sporting facilities within Tempe Reserve delivering a new synthetic multi-purpose sports field, upgrades to five natural turf fields, new irrigation and stormwater drainage with harvesting to service amenities, upgraded sports lighting, four new cricket nets and two upgraded wickets, new pathways, tree planting, and related improvements. Works form part of the Tempe Reserve Plan of Management and Master Plan to enhance community recreation.
Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre Upgrade
Two-stage upgrade to replace end-of-life plant and improve sustainability and energy performance at the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre. Stage 1 involved replacing aluminium composite cladding for fire safety improvements and was completed in October 2024. Stage 2 includes replacing heating and cooling plant with a fully electrified heat pump and chiller system, expanding existing solar panels, and replacing roof louvers and skylights.
The Timberyards
A $1.5-billion mixed-use build-to-rent precinct transforming a 2.2-hectare former industrial site into a neo-industrial neighbourhood. Features 1,188 rental apartments including 484 build-to-rent units, 589 co-living dwellings, and 115 affordable housing units across seven buildings ranging from 8 to 13 storeys. Includes 2,400 sqm of commercial and retail space, 10,200 sqm of public open space, creative arts hub, and retained warehouse structure. Developed by RTL Co., a spinoff of Scape Australia, with construction expected to commence in early 2026 if approved.
Employment
The labour market in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 4.2% as of December 2025, indicating relative employment stability over the past year compared to Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stood at 71.5%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 68.8%.
According to Census responses, 57.0% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (130.4%), health care & social assistance (125.0%), and education & training (123.6%) sectors, with a notable concentration in professional & technical services. The construction sector has limited presence at 5.9%, compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The ratio of workers to residents is 0.8, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities.
Between December 2024 and December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.4% while employment decreased by 0.5%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force growth of 2.2% and 2.3% respectively, with only marginal unemployment increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.
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Income
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis
The median income among taxpayers in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is $74,324, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for the financial year 2023. The average income stands at $89,063. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median and average incomes are $60,817 and $83,063 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, estimated current incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $81,994 (median) and $98,254 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters rank highly nationally, between the 92nd and 92nd percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 28.9% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (2,595 people), reflecting broader area patterns where 30.9% occupy this range. Notably, 44.3% earn above $3,000 weekly, suggesting prosperity that fuels local economic activity. High housing costs consume 18.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 90th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
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Housing
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
In Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters, as per the latest Census evaluation, 41.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 58.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters stood at 24.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.4% and rented ones at 37.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,900, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent in the area averaged $630, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,900 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households comprise 67.2 percent of all households, including 26.4 percent couples with children, 30.1 percent couples without children, and 9.0 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.8 percent, with lone person households at 22.3 percent and group households comprising 10.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators
Educational attainment in Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters shows significant surpassing of broader benchmarks. As of 2016 data, 48.6% of residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees were the most prevalent at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational pathways accounted for 23.1% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 13.3%.
Educational participation was notably high, with 25.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 7.4% in primary education, 6.9% in tertiary education, and 4.8% pursuing secondary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Public transport analysis shows 83 active transport stops operating within Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters. These include train, light rail, and bus services. There are 15 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 21,438 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 169 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 58%, with train at 20% and walking at 8%.
Vehicle ownership averages 0.7 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 57.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 3,062 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 258 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters demonstrates excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 65% of the total population (5,855 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally.
Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.9% and 8.0% of residents respectively. A total of 73.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.5% of residents aged 65 and over (942 people), lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 27.5% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 35.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters, comprising 33.3%. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.6% versus 0.8%.
The top three ancestry groups are English (21.3%), Australian (18.2%), and Other (12.8%). Notable divergences include Macedonian at 2.1% (vs regional 0.4%), French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%), and Vietnamese at 2.9% (vs 1.8%).
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Age
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (22.4%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.0%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is above the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters' population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 20.1% to 22.4%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 8.8% to 10.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 22.4% to 20.3%. By 2041, Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters' age profile is projected to change significantly. The 45-54 cohort is expected to grow by 30%, adding 361 residents to reach a total of 1,567. Meanwhile, the 0-4 cohort is projected to grow by a modest 1% (3 people).