Taylor

Taylor lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the population of Taylor is calculated at approximately 8,506 as of May 2026. This marks an expansion of 6,286 individuals (283.2%) compared to the 2,220 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 8,506 from June 2025 alongside 675 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 2,084 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density of locations analyzed by AreaSearch nationwide. The population expansion of 283.2% since the 2021 census outpaced the state (8.3%) and the SA4 region, positioning the suburb as a primary driver of growth in the area. This upward trend was mostly powered by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 82.7% of the total population increase during recent timeframes, though natural growth and overseas migration also registered positive gains.

Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In cases where data is unavailable for specific SA2 locations, or for projection years beyond 2032, age cohort growth trends from the ACT Government's SA2 projections with a 2022 base year are utilized. Anticipated future population trends point to exceptional growth within the top 10 percent of statistical areas across Australia, with the locality projected to add 6,197 people by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 37.7% increase overall across the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Taylor was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Taylor has seen approximately 406 residential property approvals on an annual basis, amounting to 2,032 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 109 during the current FY-26. Healthy demand is indicated by an average of 2.1 additional occupants per year for each approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), a rate that should help maintain property values, with the average construction cost of new dwellings sitting at $235,000. Commercial development approvals reached $249,000 during this financial year, which highlights the highly residential nature of the suburb.

Taylor registers 1984.0% more building approvals per capita than the Australian Capital Territory average, offering more options for purchasers despite a recent deceleration in development activity. This level of activity is significantly above the national benchmark, showing strong builder confidence. Recent residential building permits consist of 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% attached dwellings, with a rising proportion of townhouses and apartments offering choices at different price points, ranging from family homes to budget-friendly compact housing. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (of which 83.0% consists of houses), pointing to a decrease in available greenfield land and reflecting changing lifestyles and affordability considerations. There are about 103 people per dwelling approval in the locality, pointing to an expanding market.

Looking forward, the population of Taylor is projected to increase by 3,203 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The current rate of construction suggests that housing supply will be sufficient to satisfy demand, creating a balanced environment for purchasers and potentially supporting growth that surpasses current projections.

Taylor has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development schemes play a primary role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has identified 12 active projects with the potential to affect the area. Prominent local developments include Taylor Residential Estate, North Gungahlin Health Centre, Taylor Childcare Centre Site with Residential Development Approval, and Taylor Local Centre (Site C), with the most significant projects detailed in the list below.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Taylor recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

The labor force in Taylor is highly educated, featuring strong representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.4%. As of March 2026, there are 2,496 employed residents, with an unemployment rate that is 2.3% higher than the Australian Capital Territory level of 4.1%, while workforce participation is significantly lower (44.2% compared to 70.8% in the Australian Capital Territory). Census records indicate that a low 9.0% of the working population operated from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

The primary employment sectors for local residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical. The suburb displays a strong employment specialization in health care & social assistance, with its share of jobs reaching 1.5 times the wider regional rate. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, employing 23.7% of the Taylor workforce compared to 30.4% in the Australian Capital Territory. Comparison of Census data for the local working population versus resident workers suggests that this highly residential area provides a limited volume of local employment opportunities.

According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force expanded by 1.0% while employment fell by 1.7% during the year ending March 2026, leading to a 2.6 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same period, the Australian Capital Territory recorded a 0.3% rise in employment and a 1.1% expansion in the labor force, with unemployment rising by 0.7 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on future labor demand in Taylor. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate potential employment trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends vary widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment structure of Taylor indicates that local jobs could grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population forecasts).

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Taylor SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $65,383 and an average of $74,085, based on the most recent postcode level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. This exceeds the national average, though it is below the median of $72,206 and average of $85,981 recorded across the Australian Capital Territory. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at approximately $72,209 for median income and $81,819 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census records, household, family, and personal incomes in Taylor are high, ranking in the 86th to 93rd percentiles nationally. The figures show that 39.1% of the population (3,325 residents) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns with regional trends where 34.3% fall into this bracket. A notable 40.1% of residents earn more than $3,000 per week, pointing to high levels of affluence that support local businesses. High housing costs account for 18.0% of household income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income levels at the 91st percentile.

Taylor is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

According to the latest Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Taylor stood at 83.4% separate houses and 16.7% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 63.3% separate houses and 36.7% other dwellings in the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership in Taylor lagged behind the wider territory at 3.8%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (70.5%) or rented (25.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was well above the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,500, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $282, compared to territory figures of $2,080 and $450 respectively. On a national level, mortgage costs in Taylor are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are substantially lower than the national benchmark of $375.

Taylor features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Families make up the vast majority of households at 88.2%, consisting of couples with children at 57.5%, couples without children at 18.6%, and single parent households at 10.2%. Non-family households represent the remaining 11.8%, with single-person households at 9.4% and group shared households at 2.5% of the total. The median household size of 3.4 individuals is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Taylor shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Levels of education in Taylor are significantly higher than average benchmarks, with 53.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 46.3% in the surrounding SA3 region. This educational profile positions the suburb well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 29.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (20.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational training accounts for 24.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (12.0%).

Participation in education is high in the suburb, with 36.6% of the population currently enrolled in a course of study. This cohort includes 14.1% in primary school, 7.0% in higher education, and 5.6% attending secondary school.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transit metrics show 14 active bus stops operating in Taylor. These locations are serviced by 23 distinct transit routes, which provide a combined total of 1,621 passenger journeys each week. Public transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 311 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary transit mode at 90% and buses accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per household, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 9.0% of residents work from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).

Transit service frequency averages 231 runs per day across the network, which equates to roughly 115 weekly services for each transit stop.

Taylor's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

An evaluation of health indicators shows positive outcomes throughout Taylor, according to AreaSearch's review of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with both younger and older residents showing low rates of common illnesses. Private health insurance coverage is high, held by approximately 56% of the population (~4,771 residents), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory.

Asthma and mental health issues were the most frequently reported medical conditions in the suburb, affecting 5.0 and 4.8% of the population respectively, while 84.5% of residents reported having no chronic health issues compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. The working-age population is notably healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 2.8% of the local population (239 individuals), which is lower than the 14.3% average for the Australian Capital Territory. Health profiles for senior residents are strong, ranking higher nationally than the general population.

Taylor is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Taylor ranks as one of the most multicultural communities in Australia, with 55.6% of residents born outside the country and 66.7% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 27.1% of residents. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism, which is practiced by 23.4% of the population, a rate significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%.

In terms of parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral groups in Taylor are Other at 32.4% (substantially higher than the regional average of 12.2%), Indian at 20.7% (substantially higher than the regional average of 3.3%), and Australian at 14.2% (notably lower than the regional average of 23.0%). Other demographic variations include Croatian ancestry, which is overrepresented at 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Korean at 1.2% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Sri Lankan at 0.9% (compared to 0.4% regionally).

Taylor hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Taylor has a median age of 31, making it younger than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and the national median of 38. The suburb has a higher concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 (25.6%) than the Australian Capital Territory average, but fewer residents aged 55 - 64 (3.0%). The concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds is also well above the national rate of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 45 to 54 cohort has increased from 6.8% to 11.2% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 22.2% to 25.6%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group decreased from 24.6% to 18.3%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 4.4% to 3.0%. Looking forward to 2041, population projections show changes in the age profile, with the 45 to 54 group expected to grow significantly, increasing by 975 people (102%) from 954 to 1,930.