Victoria location profile
Lower Templestowe VIC 3107
Leafy and family-friendly, Lower Templestowe is a quiet, established suburb bordered by the Yarra with easy amenity access. It blends older brick homes and newer townhouses, strong school options, and abundant parkland. Proximity to Westfield Doncaster and the Eastern Freeway adds convenience.
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Why families consider Lower Templestowe
A mix of long-term residents and young families in a multicultural community (notably Chinese, Greek and Italian heritage). Lifestyle is suburban and green with strong schools, local shopping villages and active recreation along the Yarra. Housing ranges from 1960s–80s family homes to modern townhouses.
Amenities & services
- Macedon Square Shopping Centre (Macedon Rd)
- Westfield Doncaster (nearby)
- Bulleen Plaza (nearby)
- Local GP, dental and allied health clinics
- Austin Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women (Heidelberg, nearby)
- Box Hill Hospital (Box Hill, nearby)
- Cafes and restaurants along Macedon Rd and High St
- Templestowe Village dining precinct (nearby)
- Doncaster Library (MC Square, Doncaster)
- The Pines Library (The Pines SC, Doncaster East)
- Bulleen Library (Bulleen)
Transport & connectivity
- No train or tram in suburb; nearest train stations: Heidelberg, Rosanna, Box Hill
- Multiple bus routes including SmartBus services along Manningham Rd and High St; access to Doncaster Park & Ride
- Major roads: Manningham Rd, High St, Williamsons Rd, Thompsons Rd; fast CBD access via Eastern Freeway (M3) via Bulleen Rd/Thompsons Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Templestowe Leisure Centre (indoor courts)
- Yarra River Trail for walking and cycling
- Local football, cricket, tennis and basketball clubs
- HOYTS cinema at Westfield Doncaster (nearby)
- Community events and markets in nearby village centres
- Birrarung Park
- Finns Reserve (Wombat Bend Playspace)
- Ted Ajani Reserve
- Ruffey Lake Park
- Westerfolds Park
- Banksia Park
- Yarra River Linear Park and trails
Education context
Multiple long day care, kindergarten and ELC options across Macedon Rd, High St and Manningham Rd; generally moderate availability, with waitlists more common for under‑2s.
- La Trobe University (Bundoora campus)
- Deakin University (Burwood campus)
- Swinburne University of Technology (Hawthorn campus)
- University of Melbourne (Parkville campus)
- RMIT University (City and Bundoora campuses)