Doncaster vs Templestowe
The verdict
Doncaster is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.61M in Templestowe. Doncaster rates higher for liveability (90 vs 73). Doncaster is closer to the coast (16.0 km vs 19.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Templestowe rates higher (82 vs 65/100 in Doncaster).
Scores
| Doncaster | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 72 |
| Transport | 63 | 56 |
| Education | 92 | 88 |
| Liveability | 90 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Doncaster | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,020 | 16,966 |
| Median age | 40 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,592 | $2,163 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.9% | 58.6% |
| Born in Australia | 42.1% | 54.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Doncaster Moderate Growth · Templestowe Moderate Growth
Property
| Doncaster | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.50M | $1.61M |
| Median unit price | $645K | $873K |
| House price YoY | -2.9% | -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 | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 560 | 495 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 332 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 144 | 77 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,227 | 2,128 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Doncaster | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,107 | 1,121 |
See the full school list on each profile: Doncaster · Templestowe
Transport
| Doncaster | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 109 | 109 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Doncaster | 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 | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 27 | 17 |
| Parks | 53 | 56 |
| Playgrounds | 34 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 142 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.0 km | 19.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.5 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Doncaster | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25,020 | 16,966 |
| Estimated 2025 | 28,181 | 17,304 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,917 | 20,287 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.02% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Doncaster or Templestowe?
Templestowe has the higher residential safety score (Doncaster 65/100 vs Templestowe 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Doncaster or Templestowe?
Doncaster is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Doncaster or Templestowe?
Templestowe has a higher average school ICSEA (Doncaster 1107 vs Templestowe 1121; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Doncaster or Templestowe?
Doncaster has the higher transport score (Doncaster 63/100 vs Templestowe 56/100).
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