Bulleen vs Templestowe Lower
Templestowe Lower (median $1,350,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Bulleen ($1,380,000).
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Bulleen and Templestowe Lower side by side
| Measure | Bulleen | Templestowe Lower |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,380,000 | $1,350,000 |
| Median unit | $848,000 | $920,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $595/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1128 | 1122 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,219 | 14,098 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 678 mm | 678 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Bulleen scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bulleen (1128) sits above Templestowe Lower (1122).
- For buyers
- Templestowe Lower is the lower entry point at $1,350,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Bulleen edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1122).
Bulleen vs Templestowe Lower: common questions
Is Bulleen or Templestowe Lower cheaper to buy in?
Templestowe Lower has the lower median house price at $1,350,000, roughly 2% below Bulleen ($1,380,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bulleen or Templestowe Lower have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bulleen scores 1128 vs 1122 in Templestowe Lower. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Bulleen or Templestowe Lower?
Bulleen scores 32/100 on walkability vs 14/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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