Overall score
Dulwich Hill
60.8/100
Tempe
48.9/100
Dulwich Hill vs Tempe, NSW Suburb Comparison
Dulwich Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dulwich HillTempe
Crime rate
Dulwich Hill
34.9 / 1k
Tempe
85.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dulwich Hill
232
Tempe
290
Population
Dulwich Hill
14,046
Tempe
3,550
Metric leadDulwich Hill 8Tempe 32 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDulwich Hill
- Best for familiesDulwich Hill
- Best for investmentDulwich Hill
- Best for best schoolsDulwich Hill
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dulwich Hill | Tempe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.8/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.9 / 1k | 85.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 27 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 26 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 232 | 290 |
| Planning activity | 46 | 22 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 16.9% |
| Population | 14,046 | 3,550 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dulwich Hill is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Tempe is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Dulwich Hill pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Tempe is the better pick for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Dulwich Hill the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Tempe.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.