Like neighbouring Templestowe, it is poorly serviced by public transportation, lying geographically between three existing rail lines (Hurstbridge and Lilydale/Belgrave).

An excellent and frequent bus service exists, running from Lower Templestowe into the city or to the nearest train lines.

[3] In 1841 Frederic Unwin, a Sydney solicitor, purchased 5,120 acres, or eight square miles of land, including most of the present suburb of Lower Templestowe, from the Crown, for one pound an acre under the terms of the short-lived Special Survey regulations.

Both parks offer walking tracks, and access to the river for swimming and rafting.

Like all other suburbs in the Local Government Area of Manningham, Lower Templestowe does not have any tram or train services.