Templestowe Lower Transport Guide (2026) — Trains, Trams, Buses

Getting Around Templestowe Lower (2026)

Templestowe Lower is moderately walkable for daily errands. A car is helpful for some trips.

Public Transport

Myki fares (2026):

• Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2)
• 2-hour fare: $5.30
• Weekly cap: ~$53
• Monthly estimate: ~$165

Check PTV Journey Planner for specific routes from Templestowe Lower.

Cycling

Melbourne’s cycling network continues to expand. Templestowe Lower has some cycling infrastructure with room for improvement.

Useful resources:

• Bicycle Network — ride maps and safety
• Melbourne Bike Share — if available in your area

Driving

Parking is generally available. Some commercial strips have time-limited parking.

Estimated driving costs:

• Registration: ~$350/quarter
• Insurance: $800–$1,400/year
• Petrol: $1.85–$2.10/L average

Walkability Assessment

Based on Templestowe Lower’s 65 verified local businesses:

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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