Templestowe Lower
Templestowe Lower Property & Rent
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Templestowe Lower 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 Lower Community Overview
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📍 About Templestowe Lower
TEMPLESTOWE LOWER is situated in Eastern Melbourne and home to 14,098 residents at a density of 2,392 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.4M, representing a 64% increase over the past decade. Units have performed even better, reaching a median of $0.9M after climbing 78% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, with local public school Templestowe College achieving a #83 ranking among public schools and nearby Marcellin College holding the #144 position among private schools, based on VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents enjoy exceptional security, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 2,433 per 100,000 people. This represents just 0.36 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making it an extremely safe area.
Demographics: The suburb features a substantial Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 21.10% of the population, totalling approximately 2,974 people.
Transport: Located approximately 16.9km from the CBD, the area offers a 27-minute drive to central Melbourne. However, there is no direct train station access from the suburb.