Doncaster vs Templestowe Lower
Templestowe Lower (median $1,350,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Doncaster ($1,554,000).
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Doncaster and Templestowe Lower side by side
| Measure | Doncaster | Templestowe Lower |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,554,000 | $1,350,000 |
| Median unit | $620,000 | $920,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $595/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1113 | 1122 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 14 |
| Transit score | 50 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 25,020 | 14,098 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 707 mm | 678 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
Doncaster scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Templestowe Lower (1122) sits above Doncaster (1113). Templestowe Lower skews owner-occupied (80%), Doncaster runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
- For buyers
- Templestowe Lower is the lower entry point at $1,350,000 median, 13% 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
- Templestowe Lower edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1113).
Doncaster vs Templestowe Lower: common questions
Is Doncaster or Templestowe Lower cheaper to buy in?
Templestowe Lower has the lower median house price at $1,350,000, roughly 13% below Doncaster ($1,554,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Doncaster or Templestowe Lower have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Templestowe Lower scores 1122 vs 1113 in Doncaster. 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, Doncaster or Templestowe Lower?
Doncaster scores 100/100 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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