Doncaster vs Templestowe Lower
The verdict
Templestowe Lower is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.50M in Doncaster. Doncaster rates higher for education (92 vs 87). On the separate residential safety score, Templestowe Lower rates higher (96 vs 65/100 in Doncaster).
Scores
| Doncaster | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 79 |
| Transport | 63 | 61 |
| Education | 92 | 87 |
| Liveability | 90 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Doncaster | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,020 | 14,098 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,592 | $1,920 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.9% | 56.8% |
| Born in Australia | 42.1% | 57.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Doncaster Moderate Growth · Templestowe Lower Moderate Growth
Property
| Doncaster | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.50M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | $645K | $998K |
| House price YoY | -2.9% | -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
| Doncaster | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 96 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 560 | 340 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 332 | 121 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 144 | 64 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,227 | 2,263 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Doncaster | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,107 | 1,099 |
See the full school list on each profile: Doncaster · Templestowe Lower
Transport
| Doncaster | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 109 | 61 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Doncaster | 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 | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 27 | 4 |
| Parks | 53 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 34 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 41 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.0 km | 16.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.5 km | 14.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Doncaster | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25,020 | 14,098 |
| Estimated 2025 | 28,181 | 14,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,917 | 16,857 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.02% | 0.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Doncaster or Templestowe Lower?
Templestowe Lower has the higher residential safety score (Doncaster 65/100 vs Templestowe Lower 96/100).
Which is more affordable, Doncaster or Templestowe Lower?
Templestowe Lower is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.50M.
Which has better schools, Doncaster or Templestowe Lower?
Doncaster has a higher average school ICSEA (Doncaster 1107 vs Templestowe Lower 1099; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Doncaster or Templestowe Lower?
Doncaster has the higher transport score (Doncaster 63/100 vs Templestowe Lower 61/100).
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