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Templestowe Lower
6 km²
A far greater proportion of people use another language at home in Templestowe Lower, with 45.1% compared to the national figure of 22.3%. This is a wealthy, professional community where many residents hold university degrees and live in large, detached family homes. The population is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a high number of seniors and a strong presence of overseas-born residents. This combination of high qualifications and international backgrounds helps explain the area's distinct cultural and economic character.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.
Born overseas, 39.8% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the Australian average of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Italian are the most common ancestries in the area.
Language diversity is very high, with 45.1% of people using a language other than English at home. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national figure.
Christianity is the most common faith at 53.1%, while 32.5% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
This is a highly qualified community where 36.9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas.
Wealth is high here, with 28.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average. The typical weekly family income of $2,231 is higher than in most other areas.
A higher than usual 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure. However, rates of mental health conditions are a little below the state average.
Unpaid care is common here; 15.8% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. This is higher than most similar areas, though volunteering rates are much lower.
The First Nations community is small, numbering 35 people. Those who identify as First Nations have a typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate that are both well above national figures.
Families tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up 62.4% of households, while those living alone are well below the national average.
Large homes dominate the landscape, with 91.6% having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure, though typical monthly mortgage payments are well above average.
Working from home is very common for 33.3% of residents, far above the national figure. The area is well served by buses, and most homes are within a short walk of a stop.
The community is relatively stable, with 31.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
Professionals and managers make up a large part of the workforce, with health care and professional services being the main industries. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the state average.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost all residents can reach public transport and schools on foot within 15 minutes.