Doncaster East vs Templestowe
The verdict
Doncaster East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.56M versus $1.61M in Templestowe. Doncaster East rates higher for liveability (94 vs 73). Templestowe has a shorter estimated CBD commute (65 vs 66 min). On the separate residential safety score, Doncaster East rates higher (92 vs 82/100 in Templestowe).
Scores
| Doncaster East | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 72 |
| Transport | 61 | 56 |
| Education | 90 | 88 |
| Liveability | 94 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Doncaster East | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,926 | 16,966 |
| Median age | 41 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,792 | $2,163 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.6% | 58.6% |
| Born in Australia | 45.2% | 54.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Doncaster East Moderate Growth · Templestowe Moderate Growth
Property
| Doncaster East | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.56M | $1.61M |
| Median unit price | $865K | $873K |
| House price YoY | -3.0% | -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
| Doncaster East | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 372 | 495 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 100 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 113 | 77 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,302 | 2,128 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Doncaster East | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 3 |
| Government | 5 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,133 | 1,121 |
See the full school list on each profile: Doncaster East · Templestowe
Transport
| Doncaster East | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 133 | 109 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Doncaster East | 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 | 9 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 62 | 17 |
| Parks | 60 | 56 |
| Playgrounds | 39 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 142 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.4 km | 19.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.1 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Doncaster East | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30,926 | 16,966 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,603 | 17,304 |
| Projected 2041 | 36,979 | 20,287 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.33% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Doncaster East or Templestowe?
Doncaster East has the higher residential safety score (Doncaster East 92/100 vs Templestowe 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Doncaster East or Templestowe?
Doncaster East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.56M versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Doncaster East or Templestowe?
Doncaster East has a higher average school ICSEA (Doncaster East 1133 vs Templestowe 1121; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Doncaster East or Templestowe?
Doncaster East has the higher transport score (Doncaster East 61/100 vs Templestowe 56/100).
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