Templestowe Lower VIC Property Investment

Manningham · 3107 · Score: 67/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$1.31M
Rental Yield
3.0%
Vacancy Rate
2.2%
Median Weekly Rent
$750/wk
Median Unit Price
$966K
Population
14,098
Days on Market
32 days
Annual Growth
1.1%
AI Investment Analysis

Templestowe Lower VIC Investment Brief

BUY$1,309,559 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median with 7.3%/yr growth over 5 years.

THE MARKET

Templestowe Lower has compounded at 7.3%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,309,559 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 32 days (roughly balanced conditions).

  • Median house: $1,309,559 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $965,968
  • Gross yield: 3.0% | Net yield: 1.5%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 7.3%/yr | 3yr forecast: 1.8%/yr
  • Population: 14,098 | Owner-occupier rate: 80% | Affluence: Very High
  • Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages

RENTAL SNAPSHOT

  • Vacancy: 2.2% (stable) | Rental demand: High
  • Median weekly rent: $750/wk | Days on market: 32 (stable)
  • Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL

Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.

INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS

  • North East Link (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
  • Suburban Rail Loop East (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
  • Angliss Hospital Expansion (Under Delivery)
  • West Gate Tunnel (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
  • Transport: Well-connected inner-city location

BULL CASE

If Templestowe Lower maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.5%, median prices could reach $1,505,993 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Templestowe Lower pull back 10-15% from $1,309,559, with vacancy rising to 4.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

KEY RISKS

  • No significant risk factors identified for this suburb

COMPARABLE MARKETS

  • Springvale (VIC): $966,000 median, 3.2% yield, 9.1% 1yr growth
  • Bangholme (VIC): $992,000 median, 1.7% yield, 5.8% 1yr growth
  • Sunshine (VIC): $950,000 median, 2.9% yield, 5.8% 1yr growth

THE PLAY

Templestowe Lower presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 3.0% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current above_trend phase of the market cycle.

  • Entry range: $1,178,603$1,440,515
  • Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
  • Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market holding under 35

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

Gentrification Index

Early gentrification signals5.0/10
High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
Above-average capital growth (7.3% CAGR)
Inner/middle ring location (14.0km to CBD) — high gentrification corridor
Active development pipeline (3280 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
6.5%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
6.0%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
5.2%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 7.3% + 10yr CAGR 5.9%

Growth drivers
  • +Low rental vacancy (2.2%) — constrained supply
  • +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (3280 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

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Rental Vacancy Rate
2.2 high impact
Days on Market
32 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
750 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
7.28 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
5.89 high impact
1yr Price Growth
1.12 medium impact
Population Growth
0.89 high impact
Median Household Income
1919 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
5.2 medium impact
Public Transport Score
46 medium impact
School Zone Quality
6.6 medium impact
Distance to CBD
14.03 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
8 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
79.8 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
2.98 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
1.48 high impact

Macro Environment

Macro Indicators

Cash Rate

4.35%

0.25%

Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04

Suburb Supply & Demand

Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals

664

2020

560

2021

997

2022

598

2023

461

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 3107

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 8 of 10 — Low disadvantage

Population

14,164

Education (IEO)

9/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

9/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Templestowe Lower VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $750/wk median rent for Templestowe Lower. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Templestowe Valley Primary School
PrimaryGovernment
8/10
Templestowe College
SecondaryGovernment
8/10

These are the government-school zones containing this suburb centroid. Specific addresses within the suburb may fall in different catchments — confirm with the school directly.

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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.