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Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters has an estimated 9,043 residents, up 9.2% since the 2021 Census, with 7 projects tracked in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Situated 6.8 kilometres south-southwest from Sydney CBD in New South Wales, Australia, the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters Statistical Area (Lv2) presents an appealing balance of historic charm and modern lifestyle. The locality is well regarded for its preserved heritage architecture and parks, thriving artistic community, popular cafes, and diverse population. Residents benefit from comprehensive leisure amenities, including sporting facilities, bicycle paths, and close access to local waterways, supported by community-oriented, family-friendly events. As of August 2026, the area accommodates an estimated resident population (ERP) of around 9,043, expanding by 765 people (9.2%) since the 8,278 individuals counted in the 2021 Census. This growth trajectory reflects an official ABS estimated resident population of 8,976 as of June 2025, alongside 267 validated new addresses registered since the Census date, highlighting steady, moderate population expansion.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated 6.8 kilometres south-southwest from Sydney CBD in New South Wales, Australia, the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters Statistical Area (Lv2) presents an appealing balance of historic charm and modern lifestyle. The locality is well regarded for its preserved heritage architecture and parks, thriving artistic community, popular cafes, and diverse population. Residents benefit from comprehensive leisure amenities, including sporting facilities, bicycle paths, and close access to local waterways, supported by community-oriented, family-friendly events. As of August 2026, the area accommodates an estimated resident population (ERP) of around 9,043, expanding by 765 people (9.2%) since the 8,278 individuals counted in the 2021 Census. This growth trajectory reflects an official ABS estimated resident population of 8,976 as of June 2025, alongside 267 validated new addresses registered since the Census date, highlighting steady, moderate population expansion.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 6,731 in 2001 and 8,976 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 9,043 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 35 to 44, 22.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 28.9%.
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for transport & access and the 97th for income.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters is $910 a week, up 5.5% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 15% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.8%.
15% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $695 in 2017, $999 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $550 in 2017, $809 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Station Street, Tempe NSW 2044 | $1,650,000 | 19 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 10/19 Crown Street, St Peters NSW 2044 | $1,050,000 | 14 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 27 Station Street, Tempe NSW 2044 | $1,001,000 | 9 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 24 Grove Street, St Peters NSW 2044 | $1,800,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 8 Hart Street, Tempe NSW 2044 | $1,780,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 92 Goodsell Street, St Peters NSW 2044 | $1,430,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 75 Yelverton Street, Sydenham NSW 2044 | $2,100,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 393 Princes Highway, Sydenham NSW 2044 | $1,000,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 5/286 Unwins Bridge Road, Sydenham NSW 2044 | $795,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 202/21 Princes Highway, St Peters NSW 2044 | $975,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 48 residential sales recorded since 29 May 2026 (the latest settled 19 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 48, houses and units together, was $1,582,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $910 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +5.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.81m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $968k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,582,500 | Median of the 48 most recent residential sales, settled 29 May 2026 to 19 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $999 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $809 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +13.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 125 tracked applications: 39 approved, 33 under assessment, 53 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 7 projects in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters (1 under construction) and 167 more in the surrounding area.
A $2 billion urban renewal masterplan transforming a former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use precinct by Coronation Property. The development features approximately 1,000 residences across Build-to-Rent and Build-to-Sell stages, alongside public green spaces including the McPherson Park and Kooka Walk pedestrian boulevard.
Project Duke is a State Significant Development (SSD-71368959) by Goodman Group for a hyperscale data centre at 2 and 10-22 Kent Road in Mascot.
M6 Stage 1 is a NSW Government motorway project delivering twin four-kilometre tunnels between the M8 Motorway at Arncliffe and President Avenue at Kogarah, with entry and exit ramps, future tunnel stubs, local road upgrades, a pedestrian and cyclist shared path, bridges and landscaping.
Upgrade of Marrickville Station to metro standards as part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project (Sydenham to Bankstown conversion). Works include platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers, level access boarding, security systems, CCTV, solar panels, and bridge upgrades to the Illawarra Road and Livingstone Road overbridges.
Approved seven-storey self-storage development at 253 Coward Street, Mascot, on a 4,047 sqm commercial site with frontages to Coward Street, Kent Road and Chalmers Crescent. The project involves demolition of existing structures, tree removal, construction of purpose-built self-storage premises, ancillary facilities, signage and landscaping.
Inner West Council is delivering a staged infrastructure and energy efficiency upgrade at the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre in Enmore Park, Marrickville. Stage 1 involved replacement of ageing aluminium composite cladding on the roof structure, with works completed in October 2024 at a reported budget of $2 million.
Approved development of a 13-storey commercial office tower delivering approximately 10,800 sqm of modern office space and 187 vehicle parking bays. The project occupies a prime 2,100 sqm corner site within the Sydney Airport commercial fringe in Mascot.
A planned high-tech industrial and logistics estate at 297 King Street, Mascot, on a 13.8-hectare site near Sydney Airport. The LOGOS and ESR Group project is designed for e-commerce and last-mile logistics, with a four-to-five-level ramp-up warehouse, a public realm strategy including First Nations artworks and planted terraces on the northern facade.
Development of a multi-level warehouse and distribution facility across a 2.5-hectare site featuring 27,653 sqm of warehousing, 4,699 sqm of office space, a ground-floor cafe, and a 4-storey multi-deck car park with 340 spaces leased to Qantas.
A build-to-rent development featuring approximately 205 residential dwellings, along with 15,000 sqm of retail and commercial space. The project involves the revitalisation of the former Precinct 75, incorporating new and heritage buildings.
Arncliffe Central is a mixed-tenure urban renewal redevelopment of the former Arncliffe Estate between Eden Street and the Princes Highway. The project is replacing 142 ageing social housing dwellings with 806 new apartments across four buildings, including 311 social housing apartments, 291 affordable housing apartments and 204 private market apartments.
Approved mixed-use build-to-rent precinct redeveloping a 2.2 hectare former industrial site into a neo-industrial neighbourhood. The project includes 1,188 rental dwellings comprising 484 build-to-rent apartments, 589 co-living dwellings and 115 affordable homes across seven buildings, together with retail, commercial space, a retained heritage warehouse…
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Estimated completion year of the 71 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 14, 2026 11, 2027 17, 2028 12, 2029 7, 2030 2, 2031 3, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1, 2036 3. 30 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 125 substantial development applications lodged in and around Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters over the past 5 years, 82 in the last 12 months; 33 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 13, 2023 7, 2024 11, 2025 14, 2026 (to Nov) 80.
Key application 73 Mary Street, St Peters Industrial | $192m Withdrawn/Lapsed
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 125 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 82 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 6.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 75th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 60 | ABS building approvals | 65th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 39 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 33 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 include: Sydenham to Bankstown Transport Oriented Development Program (Approved); M6 Stage 1 (Construction); Sydney Local Health District Hospital Redevelopment Program - RPA and Canterbury (Construction); Marrickville Station Metro Upgrade (Construction); and Rail Service Improvement Program - T8 Airport & South Line Upgrades (Component of MTMS Stage 2) (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
With an infrastructure score in the top 30%, the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters among the top 18% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 area has seen 253 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2's current population of 9,043 has been supported by 60 approvals on average over recent years.
The Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 has seen 6.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 339 people in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 60, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 has grown by approximately 618 people, while 299 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.1 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,043 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +9.2% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,346 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 76th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 8,278 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 765 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.85 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 was estimated to be approximately 9,043 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 8,976 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The sydenham - tempe - st peters sa2 has added approximately 765 people and shown a 9.24% increase from the 8,278 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is estimated at 2,349 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.0% per annum.
Population growth in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (75.8%), Natural increase (24.2%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 75.8% of overall population gains.
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 27th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 14.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 30.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 65.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 36 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 9.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 20.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 22.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 8.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 5.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 3.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 at 36 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 36 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 36 years as at August 2026, Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters is comparable to the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 22.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 9.6% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age group is 35-44 year-olds (22.7% vs 15.2%). The most under-represented age groups are 75-84 year-olds (3.3% vs 5.3%) and 85+ year-olds (1.3% vs 2.1%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 14.5% of the population in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 10.4% of the population in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 3% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $76,077 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $93,605 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,619 | 2021 Census, weekly | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,234 | 2021 Census, weekly | 92nd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 44.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,092 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 13.1% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is approximately $80,931. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $76,077.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is approximately $99,577. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $93,605.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is approximately $80,931 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $76,077 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is approximately $99,577 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $93,605 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2's households (~29.0% / 920 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 29.0% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is $2,619/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is $3,092/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is $1,234/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2's median income among taxpayers is $76,077, with an average of $93,605. This is among the highest in Australia, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $63,183 and average of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $80,931 (median) and $99,577 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is $9,226 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The sydenham - tempe - st peters sa2's disposable income is $9,226 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 72.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 5,423 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 9,726 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 5,634 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 has approximately 5,423 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.7%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 stands at 3.7%, which is broadly in line with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (14.7% of employment), health care & social assistance (11.5%), and education & training (10.2%). Other significant employers include finance & insurance and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is 72.3%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The sydenham - tempe - st peters sa2 shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 14.7% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The sydenham - tempe - st peters sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 32.6% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 12.8% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 48.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 13.3% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.8% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 28.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 25.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 7.4% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 4.8% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
48.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
28.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The sydenham - tempe - st peters sa2 ranks in the 79th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (32.6%), Certificate (13.3%), Postgraduate (12.8%).
25.8% of the population in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 7.4% in primary school, 4.8% in secondary school, 6.9% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is 1093, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 3 schools within the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,529 students.
The sydenham - tempe - st peters sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters features high concentrations of group households and couples without children but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 22.3% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 26.4% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 30.1% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,176 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,470 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 67.2% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.0 per family | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 had 3,176 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 9.3% to an estimated 3,470 households today.
The average household size in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 67.2% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (22.3%), group households (10.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,134 family households, couples with children account for 26.4% of all households, couples without children at home 30.1%, and single parent families 9.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Group households are notably over-represented at 10.5% (versus 4.2% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 67.2% compared to 72.6% in Greater Sydney. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.
Families in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 have an average of 1.0 children, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 34.5% of the adult population are currently married, while 52.5% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 22.3% of all households in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 10.5% of households, above the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 35.2% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 27.5% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 72.5% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 85.1% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 64.8% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 27.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 35.2% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters, at 33.3% of people, although more residents (57.4%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 4.6% of the population, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters are English, comprising 21.3% of the population, Australian, comprising 18.2% of the population, and Other, comprising 12.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is notably overrepresented at 2.1% of Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters (vs 0.4% across Greater Sydney), French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%) and Vietnamese at 2.9% (vs 1.8%).
35.2% of the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
27.5% of the population in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
1.3% of the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
85.1% of the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 37.0% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 24.6% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 41.8% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,900 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 94th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 38.4% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 35.5% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $630 | 2021 Census, weekly | 98th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 24.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 77th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 25.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 64th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.0 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
In the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2, 24.6% of homes are owned outright, 38.4% are owned with a mortgage, and 37.0% are rented.
According to the latest data, 41.8% of dwellings in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 are houses.
In the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2, 21.6% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 35.5% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 stands at 24.6%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is $2,900, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is $2,123, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 25.6% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 24.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 is 1.0, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 25.6% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 24.1% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 consists of 41.8% detached houses, 35.5% semi-detached dwellings, 21.6% apartments, and 1.2% other dwelling types.
Housing in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters consumes approximately 18.7% of median household income ($11,340 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters show attached dwellings contributing 89% of approvals compared to 58% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 11% of applications versus 42% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 65.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 86th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 73.1% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 77.2% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
Around 65.3% of people in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2, 4.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
8.0% of people in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.0% of the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
1.8% of people in the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2, 65.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 99 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 99th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 83 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 20,289 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 99th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 114 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 15 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 57.0% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 83 public transport stops within the Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2.
The Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters SA2 has 20,289 weekly trips across 15 routes, averaging 2,898 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 169 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 350 m away and the nearest school 419 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 83 stops nearby, 20,289 weekly trips, access rating 99 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 74 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 74th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 350 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 419 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 514 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 643 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 657 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 842 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 900 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 924 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 3.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 4 long day care centres with 267 places in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters, about 1.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters among the top 18% of areas assessed nationwide.
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 21% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters's resilient property market has recorded 146 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 94% residential, 5% commercial and 1% vacant land transactions.
Population growth drivers in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 3% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
Employment performance in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators.
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters features high concentrations of group households and couples without children but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
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 displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Sydney.
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters has an estimated 9,043 residents, up 9.2% since the 2021 Census, with 7 projects tracked in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Nov 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
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Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (117021328). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Nov 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
