Templestowe Lower vs Templestowe
The verdict
Templestowe Lower is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.61M in Templestowe. Templestowe Lower rates higher for liveability (89 vs 73). Templestowe Lower is closer to the coast (16.5 km vs 19.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Templestowe Lower rates higher (96 vs 82/100 in Templestowe).
Scores
| Templestowe Lower | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 72 |
| Transport | 61 | 56 |
| Education | 87 | 88 |
| Liveability | 89 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Templestowe Lower | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,098 | 16,966 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,920 | $2,163 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.8% | 58.6% |
| Born in Australia | 57.3% | 54.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Templestowe Lower Moderate Growth · Templestowe Moderate Growth
Property
| Templestowe Lower | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.40M | $1.61M |
| Median unit price | $998K | $873K |
| House price YoY | -2.5% | -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
| Templestowe Lower | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 340 | 495 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 121 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 64 | 77 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,263 | 2,128 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Templestowe Lower | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,099 | 1,121 |
See the full school list on each profile: Templestowe Lower · Templestowe
Transport
| Templestowe Lower | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 61 | 109 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Templestowe Lower | 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 | 4 | 17 |
| Parks | 26 | 56 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 41 | 142 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.5 km | 19.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.2 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Templestowe Lower | Templestowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,098 | 16,966 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,508 | 17,304 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,857 | 20,287 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Templestowe Lower or Templestowe?
Templestowe Lower has the higher residential safety score (Templestowe Lower 96/100 vs Templestowe 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Templestowe Lower or Templestowe?
Templestowe Lower is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Templestowe Lower or Templestowe?
Templestowe has a higher average school ICSEA (Templestowe Lower 1099 vs Templestowe 1121; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Templestowe Lower or Templestowe?
Templestowe Lower has the higher transport score (Templestowe Lower 61/100 vs Templestowe 56/100).
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