Retiree’s Guide to Templestowe Lower (2026)
Retiree Score: 10/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Templestowe Lower offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Templestowe Lower | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 7 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 30 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 4 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 5 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 8 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Templestowe Lower has 7 medical facilities — more than enough for comprehensive primary care without leaving the suburb.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Care Family Practice | — | — |
| Family Chiro | — | — |
| Chiro | — | — |
| Chiropractor | — | — |
| 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 (1): Chemist Warehouse
Daily Walking & Green Space
Templestowe Lower has 30 parks and reserves — a retired person could walk a different route every day of the month.
Your walking options:
- Finns Reserve
- Montpelier Reserve
- Crawford Road Reserve
- Lynnwood Parade Reserve
- Bimbadeen Reserve
- Birrarrung Park
- Yarra Valley Parklands
- Dellfield Drive Reserve
- Ruffey Creek Linear Park
- Richard Reserve
- Plus 20 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
Morning Coffee & Social
4 cafes give Templestowe Lower a smaller cafe scene — but every regular gets known quickly.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Cafe 130 — 130 James Street, Templestowe
- Harry’s Cafe & Deli — 21 Anderson Street, Templestowe
- Melissa Cakes Cafe Bar
- Cafe Macchiato
Community & Worship
5 places of worship in Templestowe Lower:
- St. Marks Templestowe (Christian) — 302 High Street
- Sts. Bishoy and Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Church (Christian)
- Pathway Baptist Church (Christian) — 41 Marcus Road
- CityLife Church - Manningham — 284 Thompsons Road
- Manningham Christian Centre (Christian)
Staying Active
8 gyms and fitness centres:
- K1 Sport
- Joon No’s Taekwondo
- Jetts Fitness
- Templestowe Bowling Club
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Templestowe Lower ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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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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