Side by sideSuburb comparison

Doncaster Heights vs Templestowe.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Doncaster Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Doncaster Heights (1118) sits above Templestowe (1112).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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

Doncaster Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1112).

Common questionsDoncaster Heights vs Templestowe

Common questions

Does Doncaster Heights or Templestowe have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Doncaster Heights scores 1118 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.

The numbers behind the take

Doncaster Heights
Metric
Templestowe

Price & Market

Median house
$1,587,500
Median unit
$956,300
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$660/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$595/wk
Owner occupied
82.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
Transit score
100
Bike score
Population
16,966
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1118
Avg ICSEA
1112

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).