Overall score
Dulwich Hill
67.0/100
Tempe
50.3/100
Dulwich Hill vs Tempe, NSW suburb comparison
Dulwich Hill for families and schools; Tempe for investment.
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
217
Tempe
275
Population
Dulwich Hill
14,046
Tempe
3,550
Metric leadDulwich Hill 7Tempe 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesDulwich Hill
- Best for investmentTempe
- 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 | 67.0/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.5/100 | 29.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.9 / 1k | 85.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 27 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 26 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 217 | 275 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 20 |
| 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 and schools and education options, whereas Tempe is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees and families may find Dulwich Hill the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Tempe.