📮 Tempe postcode: 2044

Property Investment Score: Tempe, NSW (2026)

Tempe, New South Wales· Inner West· 2044
Moderate investment with climate considerationsUpdated 22 May 2026

Investment Score

5.5/10

Moderate investment with climate considerations

Key Facts

Investment Score
5.5/10
Climate Risk
Medium
Resale Risk
Medium
Suburb
Tempe, NSW
Postcode
2044
Highest high-risk exposure
19.7% of land (bushfire)

Investment Score Analysis

Tempe in New South Wales has an investment score reflecting its climate risk profile, property market fundamentals, and long-term climate projections. The overall Medium risk rating is a key input for investors evaluating climate-adjusted returns.

Properties in flood-prone areas may experience a decrease in value.

The emergence of climate risk awareness among buyers, tenants, insurers, and lenders is creating differentiation in the property market. Properties in Tempe with demonstrably lower hazard exposure may attract stronger demand, better insurance terms, and more resilient long-term value.

Use ClimateNest for a complete property-specific investment analysis for Tempe including address-level risk scoring, insurance cost projections, climate-adjusted value forecasts to 2050, and resale liquidity assessment.

Tempe (postcode 2044) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are bushfire (19.7% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (9.3% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (5.5% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Tempe — individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.

Local Hazard Evidence

Insurance OutlookInsurance premiums may increase in the future due to increased flood and coastal risks.
Price Impact from ClimateProperties in flood-prone areas may experience a decrease in value.
Resale Liquidity RiskMedium

Historical Events

2020
Minor

Localized flooding occurred due to heavy rainfall.

2013
Moderate

Prolonged heatwave conditions impacted vulnerable residents.

2011
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Tempe, disrupting traffic and damaging properties.

1990
Moderate

Major flooding of the Cooks River impacted low-lying areas of Tempe.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Upgrade drainage infrastructure

Near-term

Invest in upgrading drainage systems to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce flood risk.

Est. cost: High

Implement urban greening initiatives

Near-term

Increase tree canopy cover and green spaces to reduce the urban heat island effect and provide shade.

Est. cost: Medium

Strengthen coastal protection measures

Long-term

Implement measures to protect coastal areas from erosion and inundation, such as seawalls and beach nourishment.

Est. cost: High

Develop community emergency plans

Immediate

Create community-based emergency plans to prepare for and respond to extreme weather events.

Est. cost: Low

Promote water conservation

Near-term

Encourage water conservation practices to reduce demand on water resources during droughts.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Inner West Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 22 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tempe a good investment?

Tempe has an overall Medium climate risk rating. Get an address-level investment analysis from ClimateNest including climate-adjusted value projections, insurance cost trajectories, and resale liquidity scoring.

How does climate risk affect property investment returns in Tempe?

Climate risk can affect returns through higher insurance costs, reduced buyer demand in higher-risk areas, potential lender restrictions, and market differentiation between high-risk and low-risk properties within Tempe. ClimateNest provides climate-adjusted investment metrics.

What is the resale outlook for properties in Tempe?

The resale outlook for Tempe depends partly on how climate risk perceptions evolve. As awareness grows, buyers are likely to increasingly favour lower-risk properties. An address-level report helps you understand the specific resale liquidity outlook.

Are there climate-resilient suburbs near Tempe?

Neighbouring suburbs may have different climate risk profiles due to variations in elevation, vegetation cover, drainage, and land use. ClimateNest allows you to compare investment scores across New South Wales suburbs to identify relative opportunities and risks.

What share of Tempe is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 19.7% of Tempe in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 60.4% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.

Is Tempe Safe from Climate Risk?

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What A$69 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

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