Templestowe
Templestowe Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Templestowe Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Templestowe Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Templestowe Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
East Doncaster Secondary College
Catholic Ladies' College Ltd
Doncaster Secondary College
Eltham High School
St Helena Secondary College
Templestowe College
Suburbs Near TEMPLESTOWE
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📍 About Templestowe
TEMPLESTOWE is situated in Eastern Melbourne, home to 16,966 residents with a population density of 1053 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.6M, representing significant growth of 73% over the past 10 years. Units have also performed well, reaching a median price of $1.0M with 36% growth over the same period.
Education: Families have access to quality educational options, including the well-regarded Catholic Ladies' College Ltd, which achieved a #61 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents enjoy exceptional security, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of just 2305 per 100,000 people—only 0.34x the Victorian average of 6810, making this an extremely safe area.
Demographics: The suburb has a vibrant multicultural character, with Chinese residents making up 23.90% of the population (approximately 4,054 people), creating a substantial and established Chinese community.
Transport: Commuters will find themselves approximately 22.5km from the CBD, with typical travel times of 35 minutes by car. While there's no direct train station within the suburb, rail services are available in neighbouring areas.