Retiree’s Guide to Templestowe (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 offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Templestowe | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 5 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 2 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 66 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 8 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 4 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 5 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Templestowe has 5 medical facilities — adequate for routine GP visits.
| 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 (2): Priceline Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse
Daily Walking & Green Space
Templestowe has 66 parks and reserves — a retired person could walk a different route every day of the month.
Your walking options:
- Websters Reserve
- Whickson Court Reserve
- Milgate Park
- Anderson Park
- Green Gully Park
- Jenkins Park
- Ruffey Lake Park
- The Grange Reserve
- Zerbes Reserve
- Montpelier Reserve
- Plus 56 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
Morning Coffee & Social
8 cafes give Templestowe enough coffee options for a daily routine.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- 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
- Down The Rabbit Hole — 22 Newmans Road
- Melissa Cakes Cafe Bar
Community & Worship
4 places of worship in Templestowe:
- St. Marks Templestowe (Christian) — 302 High Street
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Christian) — 202 Porter Street, Templestowe
- Templestowe Baptist Church (Christian) — 103-105 Andersons Creek Road, Doncaster East
- Manningham Christian Centre (Christian)
Staying Active
5 gyms and fitness centres:
- Jetts Fitness
- Doncaster Action Indoor Sports — 350 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East
- Templestowe Bowling Club
- Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Templestowe 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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