Templestowe Lower vs Templestowe
Templestowe Lower (median $1,350,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Templestowe ($1,587,500).
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| Measure | Templestowe Lower | Templestowe |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,350,000 | $1,587,500 |
| Median unit | $920,000 | $956,300 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $595/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1122 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 14,098 | 16,966 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 678 mm | 691 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Templestowe Lower (1122) sits above Templestowe (1112).
- For buyers
- Templestowe Lower is the lower entry point at $1,350,000 median, 15% 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 1112).
Templestowe Lower vs Templestowe: common questions
Is Templestowe Lower or Templestowe cheaper to buy in?
Templestowe Lower has the lower median house price at $1,350,000, roughly 15% below Templestowe ($1,587,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Templestowe Lower or Templestowe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Templestowe Lower scores 1122 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.
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