Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. Doncaster scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Doncaster | Templestowe Lower | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 26 | 56 |
| Safety | 46 | 95 |
| Wealth | 20 | 37 |
| Value | 3 | 13 |
| Parks | 74 | 52 |
| Cafés | 41 | 34 |
| Transit | 49 | 41 |
| Green space | 64 | 50 |
| Active & healthy | 40 | 46 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 50 | 52 |
| Median rent | $450/wk | $475/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,557,500 | $1,378,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 82 | 61 |
| Population | 25,020 | 14,098 |
| Full profile | Doncaster in full | Templestowe Lower 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.
Templestowe Lower scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Templestowe Lower has the lower median house price of the two ($1,378,000 vs $1,557,500).
Doncaster scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Doncaster or Templestowe Lower.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →