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St Peters vs Tempe

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. St Peters scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

St PetersTempe
Active5089
Safety1925
Wealth8061
Value6537
Parks2853
Cafés8866
Transit3419
Green space4673
Active & healthy7277
Schools nearby (OSM)4848
Median rent$650/wk $600/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,948,000$1,948,000
Population3,6293,550
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Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is St Peters safer than Tempe?

Tempe scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, St Peters or Tempe?

St Peters and Tempe have the same median house price.

Should I live in St Peters or Tempe?

St Peters scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for St Peters or Tempe.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →