Bulleen vs Templestowe Lower
The verdict
Bulleen is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.40M in Templestowe Lower. Bulleen rates higher for transport (70 vs 61). Bulleen is closer to the coast (14.5 km vs 16.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Templestowe Lower rates higher (96 vs 87/100 in Bulleen).
Scores
| Bulleen | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 79 |
| Transport | 70 | 61 |
| Education | 86 | 87 |
| Liveability | 87 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bulleen | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,219 | 14,098 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,814 | $1,920 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.8% | 56.8% |
| Born in Australia | 56.1% | 57.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Bulleen Moderate Growth · Templestowe Lower Moderate Growth
Property
| Bulleen | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.37M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | $868K | $998K |
| House price YoY | -6.7% | -2.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bulleen | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | 96 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 330 | 340 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 205 | 121 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 178 | 64 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,494 | 2,263 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bulleen | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 1,099 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bulleen · Templestowe Lower
Transport
| Bulleen | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 61 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Bulleen | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 4 |
| Parks | 31 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 41 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.5 km | 16.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.0 km | 14.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bulleen | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,219 | 14,098 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,653 | 14,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,415 | 16,857 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 0.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bulleen or Templestowe Lower?
Templestowe Lower has the higher residential safety score (Bulleen 87/100 vs Templestowe Lower 96/100).
Which is more affordable, Bulleen or Templestowe Lower?
Bulleen is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.40M.
Which has better schools, Bulleen or Templestowe Lower?
Bulleen has a higher average school ICSEA (Bulleen 1101 vs Templestowe Lower 1099; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bulleen or Templestowe Lower?
Bulleen has the higher transport score (Bulleen 70/100 vs Templestowe Lower 61/100).
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