Moving to Templestowe Lower (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Templestowe Lower in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Templestowe Lower at a Glance
| Need | Templestowe Lower |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 4 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks | 30 |
| Medical | 7 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Templestowe Lower
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Templestowe Lower has 7 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Care Family Practice | — | — |
| Family Chiro | — | — |
| Chiro | — | — |
| Chiropractor | — | — |
| Chelsea Cosmetics | — | +61 3 8822 3472 |
| Melbourne Sports and Spinal Osteopathic Clinics | — | — |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Templestowe Lower has 0 restaurants and 4 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Cafe 130 — 130 James Street, Templestowe
- Harry’s Cafe & Deli — 21 Anderson Street, Templestowe
- Melissa Cakes Cafe Bar
- Cafe Macchiato
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Templestowe Lower.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Templestowe Lower has 30 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Finns Reserve
- Montpelier Reserve
- Crawford Road Reserve
- Lynnwood Parade Reserve
- Bimbadeen Reserve
- Birrarrung Park
If You Have Kids
Templestowe Lower has 6 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Templestowe Heights Primary School | 276-300 High Street |
| Templestowe College | 7 Cypress Avenue |
| St Kevin’s Primary School | 26-44 Herlihys Road |
| Templestowe Valley Primary School | 15-23 Birchwood Avenue |
| Bulleen Heights School Primary Campus | 49-61 Pleasant Road |
Cost of Living in Templestowe Lower
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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