Templestowe is one of several suburbs in Melbourne, Australia.  Up until the 1970’s this area of Melbourne had a very small population.  What Templestowe was well known for was its many orchards.  One of the reasons for the low population in Templestowe was because it was situated directly between two of Melbourne’s rail lines, making it difficult for residents to get into the city.  Another reason was that the Templestowe area is very hilly.  Since that time Templestowe has become a thriving suburb of Melbourne.  Although there is still no rail service available there is convenient bus service that provides multiple connections into the city.

During the early years in Templestowe there was an abundance of orchards providing such crops as apples, pears, peaches, and lemons.  There is still a large green apple peel that marks the roundabout found on the corner of Fitzsimons Lane and Porter Road.  Over the years the suburb of Templestowe then expanded out past Balwyn and Kew.  The price of land increased substantially and due to this there was pressure by city officials to change the boundaries of those lands that were within the restricted areas not open for sub-dividing.

During the 1980’s Templestowe became a much more popular place for Melbourne residents to live and a great deal of development took place.  Today, Templestowe is considered to be one of the more glamorous areas of Melbourne to live, with many prestigious mansions located throughout the suburb.