Templestowe

VIC 3106 • Greater Melbourne

16,966
Population (2021)
$40,612
Median Income
16.12 km²
Area
72m
Elevation
Leafy SuburbBushland AccessEstablishedFamily-Oriented

About Templestowe

Templestowe is an established northeastern suburb of 17,000 in Manningham, located 17 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The suburb occupies hilly terrain along the Yarra River, featuring established homes on generous blocks with many properties backing onto bushland. Though lacking direct rail, the leafy character attracts families seeking space and nature access.

The Pines shopping centre provides local retail, while Westfield Doncaster is nearby for major shopping. The Yarra River corridor and surrounding parklands provide significant bushland recreation. Templestowe attracts established families, often Asian-Australian, seeking generous blocks and nature access in Melbourne's leafiest northeastern suburb, accepting car-dependency for space and green surroundings.

Templestowe falls under postcode 3106 and is governed by Manningham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bulleen (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3106
Urban Area
Manningham
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.76°, 145.15°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
16.12 km²
Elevation
72m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    19/325 Manningham Rd Templestowe 3106 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$513
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,700
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
16,618
Census 2021
16,966
2.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,464
Income 2021
$40,612
14.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,253
Born Overseas 7,223

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,794
  • 2. Malaysia 495
  • 3. Italy 451
  • 4. Iran 440
  • 5. Greece 437
  • 6. Hong Kong 436
  • 7. England 376
  • 8. India 309
  • 9. Sri Lanka 170
  • 10. South Africa 167
  • 11. New Zealand 166
  • 12. Egypt 153
  • 13. Singapore 115
  • 14. Vietnam 108
  • 15. Lebanon 100

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 4,059
English 3,099
Australian 2,756
Italian 1,933
Greek 1,612
Irish 936
Scottish 856
Indian 505
German 341
Lebanese 256

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,553
Both parents born in Australia
10,207
Both parents born overseas
1,597
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.1%
No Religion
34.6%
Islam
3.7%
Buddhism
3.5%
Hinduism
1.9%
Sikhism
0.9%
Judaism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
717 (4.2%)
5-14 years
1,904 (11.2%)
15-19 years
1,005 (5.9%)
20-24 years
938 (5.5%)
25-34 years
1,571 (9.3%)
35-44 years
2,010 (11.8%)
45-54 years
2,112 (12.4%)
55-64 years
2,459 (14.5%)
65-74 years
2,113 (12.5%)
75-84 years
1,447 (8.5%)
85+ years
696 (4.1%)

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