Templeton is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Christchurch, one of 116 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Templeton is the 62nd largest suburb of Christchurch in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Templeton provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1900 - 1909. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1990 - 1999. Residential housing stock in Templeton is made up of approximately 86% residential housing and 14% lifestyle properties.