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Templestowe has an estimated 17,464 residents, up from 16,966 at the 2021 Census — a change of 498 people, or 2.9%. That puts 1,083 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to census figures and subsequent home registrations verified by AreaSearch, the suburb of Templestowe has an estimated residency of 17,464 people in May 2026. This represents an addition of 498 people (2.9%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 16,966 residents. The current figure is calculated from a base of 17,442 residents estimated from the ABS June 2025 release of local population records, combined with 95 validated new addresses registered after the census date. With these numbers, the suburb of Templestowe has a density of 1,083 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical suburban averages tracked by AreaSearch.
In recent times, population growth in the suburb of Templestowe has been almost exclusively driven by net arrivals from overseas. Projections for the statistical area are based on 2024 releases from the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 baseline records. For regions without these projections, AreaSearch uses Victorian state planning numbers from 2023, scaled from local government area levels down to statistical areas using weighted growth calculations. Age distribution trajectories from 2032 to 2041 are also modeled using these geographic ratios. Looking ahead, the suburb of Templestowe is projected to experience population growth slightly below the national median, with a forecast gain of 1,342 residents by 2041, representing a 7.6% increase over the 16-year projection horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
271 new dwellings have been approved in Templestowe over the past five years, an average of 54 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 56 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 32% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 41, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of building data indicates that the suburb of Templestowe averages roughly 54 residential builds approved annually, with a total of 271 residential permits issued over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, approvals have reached 38. Because the local population has been contracting, the volume of new builds has kept pace with demand, keeping the market balanced and providing buyers with options, while new homes carry an average construction value of $957,000, pointing to a focus by builders on high-end, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial permits valued at $17.3 million have been registered during this financial year, indicating a moderate level of business development.
Compared to the broader Melbourne metropolitan area, the suburb of Templestowe has approximately half the number of residential building approvals on a per capita basis, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally, which reduces options for buyers and helps sustain demand for established homes. This lower rate relative to the national average highlights the built-out character of the suburb of Templestowe and indicates potential zoning constraints. Current residential approvals consist of 32.0% detached houses and 68.0% multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density projects offers lower-cost entry points and attracts downsizing households, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 78.0% detached houses, pointing to a scarcity of vacant land and reflecting changing household needs for diverse and affordable housing. With approximately 401 people for every new home approval, the market remains highly established. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Templestowe will add 1,320 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. The current rate of home building is expected to satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for property buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Templestowe
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Templestowe. A further 87 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $69.1 billion. 21 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects and planning changes influence property demand and growth. A total of 16 projects have been identified as having an impact on the area, including the Templestowe Route Upgrade, Ruffey Lake Park Pedestrian Trail, 1-15 Andersons Creek Road Mixed Use Development, and Eastern Freeway Upgrades.
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Templestowe Route Upgrade
Major $1.35 million road reconstruction project covering 1.8km between Templestowe Road and Williamson Road, including Parker, Swilk, James and Anderson streets. Features new roundabouts, reduced speed limits, and signalised pedestrian crossing.
Aquarena Outdoor Masterplan Redevelopment
Complete redevelopment of the 50+ year old outdoor area at Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Templestowe Lower. Works include a new 8-lane 50m outdoor pool with accessible ramp and flexible swim wall, a family water play zone with splash pad and toddler pool, tiered spectator seating, new change rooms, an upgraded indoor/outdoor cafe, sun-smart shading, and electric heat pump systems replacing gas boilers. McCorkell Constructions is the appointed contractor. Construction began in April 2026 with a sod-turning event and is expected to run approximately 19 months, with reopening targeted for the 2027-28 summer season.
Ruffey Lake Park Pedestrian Trail
New pedestrian trail and boardwalk around Ruffey Lake providing improved accessibility and environmental interpretation. Includes native landscaping and wildlife viewing areas.
Serpell Residence Templestowe
Residential development comprising 10 townhouses on a 2,176 sqm corner site in Templestowe. Includes eight 4-bedroom townhouses and two 2-bedroom townhouses with varying bathroom and garage configurations. Features contemporary design in an established area.
The Pines Retirement Living
Proposed multi-storey retirement living development situated at The Pines Shopping Centre. The project includes 283 independent living apartments, associated amenities, and integration with the existing shopping precinct. The site is co-owned and managed by JY Group and Haben Property Fund.
Eastern Freeway Upgrades
A massive overhaul of the Eastern Freeway as part of the North East Link Program, delivered in three packages. The upgrade adds 45km of new express lanes and Melbourne's first 7km dedicated express busway. Major milestones as of May 2026 include the approval of the Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the Tram Road to Springvale Road section and ongoing 'Mega Lift' operations at Bulleen Road. The project features 11km of new noise walls, 10km of upgraded shared paths, and a new bridge over the Yarra River, aimed at increasing peak speeds to 85km/h and saving 11 minutes for commuters.
295-299 High Street Templestowe Lower Development
Approved boutique development comprising 8 townhouses on 2,137m2 site. Predominantly 3-bedroom townhouses in family-friendly residential location with 52m street frontage. Permit approved for medium density townhouse development.
Templestowe Route Upgrade
The Templestowe Route Upgrade is a major infrastructure project to create a more vibrant and liveable community. It includes upgrades to 1.8km of roads such as Parker Street, Anderson Street, and others, with improvements like road resurfacing, footpath construction, drainage, kerb and channel, speed limit reductions, new pedestrian crossings, bus stop upgrades, and carpark formalization for safer and better-connected public spaces.
8,762 residents of Templestowe are employed, from a labour force of 9,155. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 62.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,371, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Templestowe has a workforce characterized by high levels of education, with a strong contingent of professional service workers, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and a 2.0% increase in total jobs over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,762, while the local unemployment rate sat 0.5% lower than the Melbourne average of 4.8%. However, labor force participation is lower at 62.4% compared to 70.2% across the metro area. Census records indicate that 37.1% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was influenced by public health restrictions.
The major employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The suburb of Templestowe has an exceptionally high concentration of professional & technical workers, representing 1.3 times the metropolitan average. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing roles are less common, making up 3.1% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 5.2%. The high ratio of working residents relative to local jobs indicates that this is a predominantly residential suburb with few local employers. Based on local government and census datasets, the preceding 12 months saw a 2.0% rise in employed residents alongside a 2.6% expansion in the active labor force, which led to a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Melbourne, employment increased by 2.1%, the labor force grew by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 offer a basis for estimating future employment trends. When national forecasts of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years are weighted against the local occupational profile, the suburb of Templestowe is projected to see employment growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Templestowe is $2,163 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $781 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,113 a year against an average of $87,583. The average runs 75% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Tax data from the financial year 2023 shows the suburb of Templestowe had a median taxpayer income of $50,113 and an average income of $87,583. These figures are among the highest nationally, compared to $57,688 and $75,164 across Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 stand at approximately $54,934 for the median and $96,008 for the average. Census data places household incomes in the 75th percentile ($2,163 weekly), while personal earnings sit in the 45th percentile. The weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 28.2% of the local population (4,924 individuals), compared to 32.8% regionally.
The suburb displays high affluence with 35.6% of households earning above $3,000 weekly, driving local demand for high-end retail. Housing costs consume 14.0% of household income, leaving residents in the 78th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Templestowe had 5,717 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 4% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $513 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in the suburb of Templestowe at the time of the census consisted of 77.6% detached houses and 22.3% semi-detached dwellings, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Melbourne. Home ownership rates are high, with 48.8% of properties owned outright, while 36.7% are mortgaged and 14.5% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,700 is higher than the Melbourne average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $513 is higher than the Melbourne average of $390. Nationally, mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Templestowe counted 5,717 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 81.9% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 42.7%, couples without children at 29.1%, and single-parent households at 9.2%. The remaining 18.1% are non-family households, which include lone-person households at 16.9% and group shared households at 1.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.7% of adults in Templestowe hold a university qualification, including 28.3% with a bachelor degree and 11.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 12.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,861 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,120 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Residents in the suburb of Templestowe have high levels of education, with 42.7% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across Victoria. This education profile supports participation in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 28.3% of residents, postgraduate degrees by 11.2%, and graduate diplomas by 3.2%. Vocational qualifications are held by 22.7% of the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (12.0%). School and university enrollment is high, with 27.7% of the population currently studying. This student population includes 8.6% in primary school, 7.9% in high school, and 6.3% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Templestowe reaches 109 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Templestowe has 109 active bus stops serviced by 21 distinct routes, which accommodate 3,696 passenger trips weekly. The average distance to the nearest stop is 219 meters, indicating good accessibility. Most working residents commute outside the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters, while 5% use buses. Households own an average of 1.8 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A total of 37.1% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which was influenced by local pandemic restrictions.
Bus services run an average of 528 times daily across the network, averaging approximately 33 weekly trips for each bus stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest stops to the geographic center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.0% of residents in Templestowe report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show positive outcomes in the suburb of Templestowe, with low rates of chronic conditions and mortality, particularly among younger residents. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 61% of the population (10,714 people) covered, compared to 56.7% across Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most common diagnoses, affecting 7.5% and 5.4% of residents, respectively. A total of 72.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.3% of the population (4,418 people), which is higher than the Melbourne average of 15.0%.
Health outcomes among older residents are above average, though their national percentile ranking is lower than that of the suburb's younger demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.8% of Templestowe residents were born overseas and 46.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (19.7%) and English (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Templestowe has a diverse population, with 43.8% of residents born outside Australia and 46.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 51.9% of the community. Judaism shows a notable local concentration at 0.4% of the population, compared to 1.0% across the Melbourne metropolitan area. The most common ancestries reported are Chinese at 19.7% of the population (compared to a regional average of 6.5%), English at 15.0% (compared to a regional average of 20.1%), and Australian at 13.4%. Other ethnic ancestries with notable representation include Greek at 7.8% (compared to 2.7% regionally), Italian at 9.4% (compared to 5.2%), and Macedonian at 0.9% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Templestowe is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 20.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Templestowe is 46 years, which is older than the Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 9.3% of the population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less represented at 8.8%. Since the 2021 Census, children aged 5 to 14 have increased from 11.2% to 12.6% of the population, while residents aged 55 to 64 have decreased from 14.5% to 13.2%. By 2041, the population aged 85 and over is projected to grow by 488 people (70%), increasing from 698 to 1,187.
This cohort, along with others aged 65 and over, accounts for 65% of the projected population growth, while the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Templestowe
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 95 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,966 at the 2021 Census → 17,464 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL22483). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.