Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
9 Lempriere Close
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Manningham Planning Scheme
FSR
0.6:1
Height Limit
12m (3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Templestowe is a well-established eastern suburb with strong public school options in both primary and secondary sectors. The area also has nearby Catholic and independent schools, including Santa Maria, Marcellin, and Tintern Grammar, offering diverse schooling choices across most preference types.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Templestowe are typically zoned for Templestowe Primary School and Templestowe College; however, catchment boundaries can vary. Verify with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) school locator.
Nearby schools
Templestowe Primary School
In catchmentTemplestowe Valley Primary School
In catchmentTemplestowe College
In catchmentSanta Maria College
Marcellin College
Tintern Grammar
Lauriston Girls School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
9 Lempriere Close in Templestowe benefits from relatively quiet residential area traffic patterns with good access to major arterials. The location experiences moderate traffic during peak hours but maintains generally free-flowing conditions throughout most of the day.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour congestion (7-9am and 4-6pm) primarily affects Mountain Highway and connections to the Eastern Freeway, with moderate delays on Templestowe Road heading toward the CBD. Local residential streets remain relatively clear.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000m to nearest bus stops (routes 280, 285). Templestowe Station (Hurstbridge line) approximately 2.5km away, accessible via local roads and bus connections.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Summerhill Road (0.3km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Summerhill Road
bus
Westerfolds Park
bus
Parkwood Place
bus
Parkwood Place
bus
Fitzsimons Lane/Porter Street
bus
Porter Street
bus
Atkinson Street
bus
Atkinson Street
bus
Foote Street
bus
252 Williamsons Road
bus
Flood Risk
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Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Templestowe is a fringe-suburban area in Melbourne's northeast with moderate bushfire risk due to proximity to bushland reserves (Templestowe Reserve, Langwarrin Flora & Fauna Reserve) and hilly terrain. Properties typically fall within BAL-12.5 to BAL-19 zones under Victoria's BMO, requiring ember-resistant construction measures. Risk is elevated relative to inner Melbourne but lower than mountain or heavily forested localities.
Crime & Safety
Templestowe is an affluent inner-east Melbourne suburb with crime rates significantly below Victorian averages, reflective of its low-density residential and commercial character. Theft-related offences represent the largest category, consistent with suburban patterns. The suburb maintains stable crime conditions with strong community engagement and police presence.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Templestowe is experiencing moderate infill development focused on residential intensification and mixed-use precincts around retail cores, with targeted transport-oriented growth near stations. Local infrastructure upgrades and public realm improvements support gradual urban renewal rather than major precinct transformation. Council planning encourages dual-occupancy and medium-density residential development in established suburban areas while preserving neighbourhood character.
Templestowe Village Mixed-use Precinct
0.5 kmRetail and residential intensification around Templestowe Road commercial core, targeting medium-density housing above shops and services.
Determination: 2026
Residential subdivision - Lower Templestowe
1.2 kmSmall-to-medium lot subdivision converting larger properties into dual or multi-dwelling residential sites in established residential zones.
Determination: 2025
Templestowe Secondary College Precinct Upgrade
0.8 kmEducational facility improvement and grounds modernisation as part of Vic Government education investment program.
Determination: 2024-2025
Prospect Hill Park Enhancement
1.5 kmPublic open space renewal including walking trails, play facilities and improved accessibility within the locality's bushland reserve.
Determination: 2025
Apartment development - near station
0.9 kmMedium-rise residential tower planned near transport corridors to support transit-oriented infill development.
Determination: 2027
Local business precinct DA pipeline
1 kmMultiple small commercial and office renovation DAs within Templestowe's secondary retail and business strips.
Determination: 2025
Heritage & Conservation
Templestowe is a predominantly post-war suburban area in Melbourne's northeast with limited heritage significance. While the broader locality has some early settlement heritage, most residential properties are modern suburban developments with minimal formal heritage protection or overlay controls.
Nearby Heritage Items