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Templestowe
16 km²
A growing number of overseas arrivals have shaped the character of Templestowe into a diverse and affluent suburb. The community is notably older than the national average, with a high proportion of seniors and established families. This shift is reflected in the area's high levels of education and home ownership. It is a wealthy pocket of Melbourne where large family homes and high incomes are common, creating a stable and well-qualified residential environment.
Templestowe's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 46 and a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. It is primarily composed of married couples, while those in de facto relationships are much fewer than in most other areas.
Born overseas, 42.6% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the national figure. Chinese, English, and Italian are the most common ancestries, with 10.6% of the population born in China.
Language diversity is very high, as 45.0% of people use a language other than English at home, far exceeding the state average. Mandarin is the most common second language, and 6.9% of residents speak little or no English.
Religion is more common here than in most other areas, with 49.1% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 34.6% of the community, which is well below the national figure.
The workforce is highly qualified, with 38.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the Australian average. This is reflected in the high rate of Year 12 completion, which is 71.8%.
Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,419. About 33.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average.
A slightly higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. However, reports of mental health conditions (6.0%) are a little below the state and national figures.
Unpaid care is more common here, with 14.6% of people providing care, which is higher than the national figure. Conversely, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in most similar areas.
The First Nations community is small, making up 0.2% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20, and enjoys a household income far above the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and very few people living alone. Most households consist of couples with children, making up 64.4% of families.
Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Many residents own their homes outright (47.0%), while those who do rent pay a typical weekly rent of $513, which is well above the national figure.
Working from home is very common, with 33.0% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average. While 95.0% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a bus stop, the drive time to the city is much lower than in most other areas.
Movement into the area is moderate, with 30.2% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well below the state and national figures, suggesting a more stable population.
The local workforce is mostly employed in professional, managerial, or health care roles. However, the percentage of adults working or looking for work is well below the national average.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, though they are further from health services and groceries than the state average. The area's hilly terrain, with an 8.0% average slope, is well above the state figure.