Templestowe Lower

VIC 3107 • Greater Melbourne

14,098
Population (2021)
$39,416
Median Income
5.88 kmΒ²
Area
48m
Elevation
EstablishedBushland AccessFamily-FriendlyYarra Valley

About Templestowe Lower

Lower Templestowe is an established suburb of 14,100 residents in Melbourne's northeastern suburbs, 16 kilometres from the CBD in Manningham. The suburb sits near the Yarra River with bushland corridors and parkland providing natural character. Road access is primary, with the Eastern Freeway nearby.

Life here combines suburban comfort with environmental amenityβ€”the Yarra Valley Parklands and nearby trails offer genuine bushland escape. The community is established and family-focused. Lower Templestowe attracts families seeking established northeastern living with river and bushland access.

Templestowe Lower falls under postcode 3107 and is governed by Manningham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bulleen (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3107
Urban Area
Manningham
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.76Β°, 145.11Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
5.88 kmΒ²
Elevation
48m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    299 - 301 Manningham Road, Templestowe Lower VIC 3107

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$475
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
45 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
13,429
Census 2021
14,098
5.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,124
Income 2021
$39,416
19.0% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,084
Born Overseas 5,616

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,178
  • 2. Greece 526
  • 3. Malaysia 434
  • 4. Italy 378
  • 5. Iran 339
  • 6. Hong Kong 281
  • 7. India 251
  • 8. England 185
  • 9. South Africa 134
  • 10. Vietnam 126
  • 11. New Zealand 120
  • 12. Singapore 108
  • 13. Egypt 86
  • 14. Lebanon 82
  • 15. South Korea 76

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 2,979
English 2,628
Australian 2,477
Italian 1,707
Greek 1,655
Irish 862
Scottish 710
Indian 372
German 292
Lebanese 219

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,144
Both parents born in Australia
8,126
Both parents born overseas
1,397
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.1%
No Religion
32.5%
Buddhism
3.6%
Islam
3.2%
Hinduism
1.8%
Judaism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
690 (4.9%)
5-14 years
1,669 (11.8%)
15-19 years
832 (5.9%)
20-24 years
675 (4.8%)
25-34 years
1,355 (9.6%)
35-44 years
1,785 (12.7%)
45-54 years
2,034 (14.4%)
55-64 years
1,621 (11.5%)
65-74 years
1,397 (9.9%)
75-84 years
1,415 (10.0%)
85+ years
614 (4.4%)

Nearby Suburbs