Bulleen vs Templestowe
The verdict
Bulleen is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.61M in Templestowe. Bulleen rates higher for transport (70 vs 56). Bulleen is closer to the coast (14.5 km vs 19.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bulleen rates higher (87 vs 82/100 in Templestowe).
Scores
| Bulleen | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 72 |
| Transport | 70 | 56 |
| Education | 86 | 88 |
| Liveability | 87 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bulleen | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,219 | 16,966 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,814 | $2,163 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.8% | 58.6% |
| Born in Australia | 56.1% | 54.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bulleen Moderate Growth · Templestowe Moderate Growth
Property
| Bulleen | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.37M | $1.61M |
| Median unit price | $868K | $873K |
| House price YoY | -6.7% | -7.1% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 330 | 495 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 205 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 178 | 77 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,494 | 2,128 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bulleen | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 1,121 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bulleen · Templestowe
Transport
| Bulleen | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 109 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Bulleen | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17 |
| Parks | 31 | 56 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 142 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.5 km | 19.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.0 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bulleen | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,219 | 16,966 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,653 | 17,304 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,415 | 20,287 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bulleen or Templestowe?
Bulleen has the higher residential safety score (Bulleen 87/100 vs Templestowe 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Bulleen or Templestowe?
Bulleen is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Bulleen or Templestowe?
Templestowe has a higher average school ICSEA (Bulleen 1101 vs Templestowe 1121; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bulleen or Templestowe?
Bulleen has the higher transport score (Bulleen 70/100 vs Templestowe 56/100).
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