Overall score
Petersham
60.5/100
Tempe
48.9/100
Petersham vs Tempe, NSW Suburb Comparison
Petersham for retirees and investment; Tempe for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PetershamTempe
Crime rate
Petersham
54.8 / 1k
Tempe
85.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Petersham
254
Tempe
290
Population
Petersham
8,200
Tempe
3,550
Metric leadPetersham 7Tempe 33 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Petersham | Tempe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.5/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.9/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.8 / 1k | 85.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 30 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 26 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 254 | 290 |
| Planning activity | 56 | 22 |
| Green cover | 4.3% | 16.9% |
| Population | 8,200 | 3,550 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Petersham is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Tempe is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Petersham pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Tempe is the better pick for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Petersham if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Tempe for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.