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Doncaster East vs Templestowe

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.6 km apart, on the same open data. Doncaster East scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Doncaster EastTemplestowe
Active4482
Safety9495
Wealth2764
Value1017
Parks6657
Cafés6428
Transit4211
Green space5480
Active & healthy4674
Schools nearby (OSM)2228
Median rent$462/wk $513/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,655,000$1,757,500
House sales this quarter10446
Population30,92616,966
Full profile Doncaster East in full Templestowe in full

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 Doncaster East safer than Templestowe?

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

Which is cheaper, Doncaster East or Templestowe?

Doncaster East has the lower median house price of the two ($1,655,000 vs $1,757,500).

Should I live in Doncaster East or Templestowe?

Doncaster East scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Doncaster East or Templestowe.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →