Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters's population is 8,807 as of Aug 2025. This shows an increase of 529 people (6.4%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,278 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 8,844 in June 2024 and additional 180 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,287 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters's growth of 6.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 5.4%, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations 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 1,297 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 15.2% over the 17-year period.

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 each year over the past five financial years, totalling 306 homes. In FY26 so far, there have been 4 recorded approvals. Over these five years, an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed has been observed. The average construction cost value for new homes is $772,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

This financial year has seen $16.8 million in commercial approvals registered, showing steady investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters has 86.0% more building activity per person. Recent construction comprises 12.0% detached dwellings and 88.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This change is significant compared to the current housing mix of 42.0% houses. With around 352 people per dwelling approval, Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters exhibits signs of a developed market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 1,334 residents.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 52 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include M6 Stage 1 (St Peters to Kogarah), Camdenville Park Upgrade, Precinct 75 Build-To-Rent Project, and Coronation Property Erskineville Village.

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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 strong representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 4.0% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.0%. As of June 2025, 5,458 residents were in work, with a workforce participation rate of 72.5%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (130% of regional level), health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Construction shows lower representation at 5.9% versus the regional average of 8.6%.

The area has a worker-to-resident ratio of 0.8, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.0%, labour force grew by 0.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters' income level is extremely high nationally according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $71,567 and the average income stands at $86,772, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $79,153 (median) and $95,970 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters, between the 93rd and 93rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 28.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,545 residents), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 44.3% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 18.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 90th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The latest Census evaluated Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters' dwelling structures as 41.8% houses and 58.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 29.2% houses and 70.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters was at 24.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.4% and rented dwellings at 37.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,900, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,800. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $630, compared to Sydney metro's $495. Nationally, Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 67.2% of all households, including 26.4% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.8%, with lone person households at 22.3% and group households comprising 10.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.3.

Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Education in Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters shows notable achievement. 48.6% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, exceeding national (30.4%) and NSW (32.2%) averages. Bachelor degrees are most common at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational pathways account for 23.1% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 13.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.4% in primary, 6.9% in tertiary, and 4.8% in secondary education. The area has 3 schools with a combined enrollment of 1,529 students, serving distinct age groups with balanced provision. It demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1093).

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows 45 active stops operating in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters area. These include train, light rail, and bus services. There are 17 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 18,584 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 172 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 2,654 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 412 weekly trips per individual stop.

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 has excellent health outcomes, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 64% of its total population (5,618 people) have private health cover, which is higher than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.9 and 8.0% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 73.1%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (11.0%, or 966 people), compared to the 13.0% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and largely align with those of the general population.

Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters has significant cultural diversity, with 27.5% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 35.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters, comprising 33.3% of the population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, with 0.6% of Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters residents identifying as Jewish.

The top three ancestry groups are English (21.3%), Australian (18.2%), and Other (12.8%). There are notable variations in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Macedonian is overrepresented at 2.1% compared to the regional average of 0.5%, French is slightly higher at 0.9% versus 0.8%, and Vietnamese is relatively lower at 2.9% compared to the regional average of 3.3%.

Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters's median age is nearly 36 years, closely 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 (22.1%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (9.9%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has grown from 20.1% to 22.1%, while those aged 15 to 24 increased from 8.8% to 9.9%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has declined from 22.4% to 20.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Sydenham-Tempe-St Peters's age profile will significantly change. The strongest projected growth is in the 45 to 54 cohort, expected to grow by 35%, adding 396 residents to reach 1,545. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort shows a modest growth of 0% (an increase of 1 person).