Moving to Templestowe (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Templestowe 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 at a Glance
| Need | Templestowe |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 8 |
| Schools | 8 |
| Parks | 66 |
| Medical | 5 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Templestowe
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Templestowe has 5 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Hills Medical Centre | 2 Devlaw Drive, Doncaster East | +61 3 9842 9911 |
| Progress Medical Centre | — | — |
| Chelsea Cosmetics | — | +61 3 8822 3472 |
| Melbourne Sports and Spinal Osteopathic Clinics | — | — |
| St George Clinic for Women | 114 Williamsons Road, Doncaster | +61 3 9848 4262 |
Pharmacies: Priceline Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Templestowe has 0 restaurants and 8 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Cafe 130 — 130 James Street, Templestowe
- Beasley’s Nursery & Teahouse — 195 Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road, Warrandyte
- Pie Face
- Harry’s Cafe & Deli — 21 Anderson Street, Templestowe
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.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Templestowe has 66 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Websters Reserve
- Whickson Court Reserve
- Milgate Park
- Anderson Park
- Green Gully Park
- Jenkins Park
If You Have Kids
Templestowe has 8 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Milgate Primary SChool | 96-112 Landscape Drive |
| Our Lady of the Pines Primary School | 59-77 Carbine Street |
| Serpell Primary School | 11-13 Tuckers Road |
| St Charles Borromeo Primary School | 230-234 Serpells Road |
| Templestowe Heights Primary School | 276-300 High Street |
Cost of Living in Templestowe
| 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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