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Templestowe Lower

VIC 3107 · Manningham

14,098 (2021) → 14,508 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

79
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

14,098
Population
$1.40M
Median house (2024)
96
Safety score
61
Transport score

Templestowe Lower is a moderate growth suburb in Manningham, VIC 3107, about 14km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.40M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 61/100, and is about 17km inland. Templestowe Lower has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 96/100.

14.2 km
To Melbourne CBD
16.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
4.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

14,098
Population
45
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,920
vs NSW median+3.8%
Bachelor degree or higher56.8%
Born in Australia57.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,068 / 49 / 913

Top countries of birth: China (8.36%), Greece (3.73%), Malaysia (3.08%), Italy (2.68%), Iran (2.4%)

Top languages: Mandarin (10.85%), Greek (8.59%), Cantonese (6.02%), Italian (4.09%), Persian ED (2.61%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.40M-2.5%
Median house (2024)
$998K+20.8%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

96
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

48
Break & enter dwelling340/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
17
Motor vehicle theft121/100k
9
Domestic assault64/100k
6
Robbery43/100k
14
Non-domestic assault99/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 319 (all categories, latest year)2,263 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

90

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

216
Within 10km5 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1111 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Templestowe Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1110
  • Templestowe Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1099
  • Templestowe CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1099
  • St Kevin's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1088
  • Bulleen Heights School-Manningham Road CampusSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Bulleen Heights SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1078
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - Cross Keys Reserve CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
  • St Clement of Rome SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1116
  • St Gregory the Great SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1119
  • Templestowe Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1112
  • Marcellin CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1108
  • Doncaster Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1104
  • Doncaster Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1061
  • Birralee Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1145
  • Viewbank CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1119
  • Boroondara Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1150
  • Belle Vue Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1125

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

61
61Bus
CBD commute (est.)55 min (bus)
Nearest train stationBalwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd #51 (4.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

102 in suburbSupermarkets
204 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6226 in suburbParks
4121 in suburbPlaygrounds
12441 in suburbPools
195 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
102 in suburbGPs
62 in suburbPharmacies
115 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
32130 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalAustin Hospital (4.8 km)
Nearest vet3.4 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (26.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

71

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

19
Gyms
11
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
321
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

53

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

62
Parks
3
Nature reserves
45
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
7
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

49

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
11
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
8
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

2

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.07

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

51

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

5
Long Day Care
4
Preschool / Kinder
6
OSHC
Total services12
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 11 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.85

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.72%
Projected population 204116,857
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Manningham

Doncaster$1.50M63transportBulleen$1.30M70transportTemplestowe$1.56M56transportDoncaster East$1.58M61transportDonvale$1.22M51transportWarrandyte$1.66M29transport

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Frequently asked questions about Templestowe Lower

Is Templestowe Lower safe?

Templestowe Lower has a residential safety score of 96/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,263 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Templestowe Lower?

In Templestowe Lower, the .

How far is Templestowe Lower from Melbourne CBD?

Templestowe Lower is about 14.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 55 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Templestowe Lower?

Templestowe Lower has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1099 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Templestowe Lower?

Templestowe Lower has a transport score of 61/100 and 61 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.