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Bulleen vs Templestowe Lower

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

BulleenTemplestowe Lower
Active7056
Safety7195
Wealth2837
Value1113
Parks6752
Cafés4334
Transit2241
Green space8150
Active & healthy7746
Schools nearby (OSM)4252
Median rent$459/wk $475/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,382,500$1,378,000
House sales this quarter3261
Population11,21914,098
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Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Bulleen safer than Templestowe Lower?

Templestowe Lower scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Bulleen or Templestowe Lower?

Templestowe Lower has the lower median house price of the two ($1,378,000 vs $1,382,500).

Should I live in Bulleen or Templestowe Lower?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bulleen or Templestowe Lower.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →