Doncaster East vs Templestowe
Doncaster East (median $1,552,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Templestowe ($1,587,500).
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Doncaster East and Templestowe side by side
| Measure | Doncaster East | Templestowe |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,552,500 | $1,587,500 |
| Median unit | $710,000 | $956,300 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $575/wk | $595/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1115 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | – |
| Transit score | 60 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 30,926 | 16,966 |
| Median age | 41 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 751 mm | 691 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Doncaster East (1115) sits above Templestowe (1112).
- For buyers
- Doncaster East is the lower entry point at $1,552,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Doncaster East offers the higher gross rental yield (2.28% vs 2.16%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Doncaster East edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1112).
Doncaster East vs Templestowe: common questions
Is Doncaster East or Templestowe cheaper to buy in?
Doncaster East has the lower median house price at $1,552,500, roughly 2% below Templestowe ($1,587,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Doncaster East or Templestowe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Doncaster East scores 1115 vs 1112 in Templestowe. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Doncaster East or Templestowe?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.28% in Doncaster East vs 2.16% in Templestowe. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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