# Templestowe Lower

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Manningham › 3107, VIC

Area: 6 km²

Daily life in Templestowe Lower is defined by a wealthy, older population living in large family homes. This is a highly educated community where nearly 40% of adults hold a university degree and many work from home. It is a multicultural hub with a significant Chinese and Italian presence, which helps explain why nearly half of all households use a language other than English. The area is notably affluent and established, with a high proportion of residents owning their homes outright.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 45 and a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. This senior presence is reflected in the age structure, where older adults and seniors together make up over half the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 14,191 | +7.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 45 yrs | +2.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.2% | +147.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 25.0% | +3.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.6% | +4.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.2% | +40.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 25.7%, Seniors (65+) 25.0%, Young adults (25–44) 22.1%, Children (0–14) 16.6%, Youth (15–24) 10.5%

**Marital status** — Married 55.7%, Never married 27.7%, Widowed 7.9%, Divorced 6.4%, Separated 2.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

People born overseas make up 39.8% of the population, which is far above the Australian figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, Australian, Italian and Greek.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 39.8% | +11.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 57.2%, China 8.3%, Italy 2.8%, India 1.8%, England 1.3%, South Africa 1.0%, Vietnam 0.9%, New Zealand 0.8%, Philippines 0.5%, Nepal 0.0%

**Ancestry** — Chinese 21.0%, English 18.7%, Australian 17.6%, Italian 12.2%, Greek 11.6%, Irish 6.1%, Scottish 5.1%, Indian 2.7%, German 2.1%, Vietnamese 1.1%, Dutch 0.9%, Filipino 0.9%

## Language

Language diversity is very high, with 45.0% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 10.8% of residents.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 45.0% | +9.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 7.0% | +1.2% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 52.0%, Mandarin 10.8%, Greek 8.5%, Cantonese 6.0%, Italian 4.2%, Arabic 2.2%, Vietnamese 0.8%, Hindi 0.7%, Punjabi 0.2%, Tagalog 0.2%

## Religion

A majority of residents identify as Christian (53.0%), while those with no religion make up 32.5% of the community. This is well below the national figure of 38.9%, though the number of non-religious people rose by 13 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 32.5% | +69.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 53.0%, No religion 32.5%, Not stated 4.7%, Buddhism 3.6%, Islam 3.1%, Hinduism 1.8%, Other religions 0.9%, Judaism 0.4%

## Education & Qualifications

This is a highly qualified area; 36.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 69.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 69.6% | +17.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 36.6% | +30.9% since 2011 |
| Schools | 4 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.69 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 31 | — |
| School enrolments | 2,212 | — |
| Average school size | 553 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,106 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 69.6%, Year 9 or below 10.7%, Year 11 7.8%, Year 10 7.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 37.0%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.0%, Postgraduate degree 14.2%, Certificate III / IV 13.8%, Graduate diploma / certificate 5.1%, Certificate I / II 1.3%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 25.1%, Engineering & related 12.8%, Society & culture 10.5%, Health 10.5%, Education 8.1%, Information technology 5.7%, Architecture & building 4.8%, Natural & physical sciences 4.4%, Creative arts 4.2%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.8%, Agriculture & environment 0.5%

## Income

Household incomes are high, with 28.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $2,231 weekly, which is slightly above the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $753 | +31.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,919 | +34.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,231 | +32.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 14.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 28.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 27.6%, $650–$1,499 23.9%, $4,000 or more 16.9%, Under $650 14.4%, $3,000–$3,999 11.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 43.2%, $650–$1,499 27.5%, $1,500–$2,999 17.9%, $3,000 or more 6.5%

## Health & Disability

The need for help with daily activities is much higher than most areas at 8.4%, which is consistent with the older age of the population. However, mental health conditions are reported much less often than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 27.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.4% | +28.7% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 9.3%, Arthritis 8.9%, Asthma 7.0%, Mental health 6.9%, Diabetes 4.8%, Heart disease 4.6%, Cancer 3.7%, Dementia 2.1%, Lung condition 1.3%, Stroke 1.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 67.5%, One condition 18.4%, Two conditions 5.8%, Three or more 3.3%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care is common here, with 15.7% of people providing unpaid care, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, the proportion of volunteers has fallen to 13.0% since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 13.0% | -16.5% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 15.7% | +27.8% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.0% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 22.6% | -3.3% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is very small, numbering just 32 people. This group is notably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 32 | — |
| First Nations median age | 19 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 52.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $849 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,250 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Only 19.3% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.7 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.4% | +18.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 19.3% | +4.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 62.4%, Couples without children 24.3%, One-parent families 12.4%, Other families 0.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 32.7%, 4 people 19.6%, 3 people 19.5%, 1 person 19.3%, 5 people 6.7%, 6 or more 2.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 91.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very strong, as 47.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $475 | +28.7% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,500 | +16.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -20.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 17.5% | +22.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 47.4% | -7.1% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 80.7% | -4.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 91.5% | +0.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 47.4%, Owned with a mortgage 32.6%, Rented 17.5%, Other tenure 1.5%, Not stated 1.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 80.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 18.2%, Flat or apartment 1.0%, Other dwelling 0.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 45.1%, 4 bedrooms 38.3%, 5 or more 8.1%, 2 bedrooms 7.3%, 1 bedroom 0.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 57.0%, $550–$749 24.1%, $200–$349 6.8%, $750 or more 4.8%, Under $200 2.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 36.0%, $1,800–$2,999 27.5%, $1,000–$1,799 16.0%, Under $1,000 12.3%

## Transport & Vehicles

Working from home is very common at 33.5%, which is far above the national figure. While the area has many public transport routes, most people still rely on cars, with 44.8% of homes having two vehicles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.5% | +3.7% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 33.5% | +667.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.6% | -68.1% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.44 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,846.1 | — |
| Public transport routes | 24 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 5 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 16 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 14,191 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 59,382 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 61 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 45.6%, Worked at home 33.5%, Car (passenger) 3.6%, Bus 2.4%, Walked 0.5%, Train 0.2%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 44.8%, 1 vehicle 33.2%, 3 vehicles 12.2%, 4 or more 6.2%, No vehicle 3.5%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with 31.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 31.4% | +18.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 6.8% | -27.2% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Health care, professional services, and retail are the main industries for local workers. About 57% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | +11.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 57.0% | +0.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.8% | -7.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.4%, Professional & technical 11.6%, Retail trade 11.2%, Education & training 9.5%, Construction 8.4%, Finance & insurance 6.0%, Accommodation & food 5.6%, Public administration & safety 4.9%, Manufacturing 4.7%, Other services 3.3%, Transport & warehousing 3.3%, Wholesale trade 3.2%, Administrative & support 2.7%, Rental & real estate 2.0%, Media & telecommunications 1.9%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 31.4%, Managers 17.0%, Clerical & administrative 13.5%, Technicians & trades 10.2%, Sales workers 9.6%, Community & personal service 8.8%, Labourers 4.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.5%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is highly advantaged in terms of money, resources, and job skills, scoring 8 out of 10 across these categories. It is more advantaged than about 80% of similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 8 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 8 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,071 | — |
| Population estimate | 14,695 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 2.9% | — |
| Businesses | 1,475 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area receives 748mm of annual rainfall, which is well above the Victorian average of 510mm. Temperatures are typical for the region.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 748 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 20.8 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 10.7 | — |

## Walkability

The area is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport stop. Its walkability score of 7.0 is slightly above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 95.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 82.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 99.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 82.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 12.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 362 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 8.0% | — |

## Schools serving Templestowe Lower

31 schools, 19,789 students, average ICSEA 1,122.

By sector: Government 22, Catholic 8, Independent 1

By type: Primary 22, Secondary 8, Combined 1

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Templestowe Valley Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.5 km | 309 |
| Templestowe Heights Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.7 km | 544 |
| Templestowe College | Government | Secondary | 0.9 km | 1,227 |
| St Kevin's School | Catholic | Primary | 1.0 km | 132 |
| Bulleen Heights School | Government | Combined | 1.5 km | 273 |
| St Clement of Rome School | Catholic | Primary | 2.0 km | 456 |
| St Gregory the Great School | Catholic | Primary | 2.0 km | 271 |
| Templestowe Park Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.9 km | 548 |
| Marcellin College | Catholic | Secondary | 2.9 km | 1,131 |
| Doncaster Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.9 km | 543 |

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