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 AreaSearch's analysis, Taylor's population was around 8,506 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 6,286 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,220 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,506 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 675 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 2,084 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Taylor's growth rate of 283.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (8.3%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 82.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, were adopted. Population projections predicted exceptional growth, placing Taylor in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, over the period to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers. The area was expected to expand by 6,197 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of 37.7% in total over 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 receives approximately 406 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 2,032 homes have been approved, with an additional 107 approved so far in FY26. Each dwelling built over these five years has resulted in an average of 2.1 new residents per year.

The average construction cost for new homes is $235,000. In FY26, there have been $249,000 in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development activity compared to residential. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Taylor has 1984.0% higher construction activity per person. This high level of activity offers buyers more choices but has recently eased. The current ratio of detached to attached dwellings is 59.0% to 41.0%, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 83.0% houses. This change may indicate decreasing developable sites and evolving lifestyles requiring diverse housing options.

Taylor has approximately 87 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Taylor is projected to add 3,203 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely affecting the area. Notable projects include Taylor Residential Estate, North Gungahlin Health Centre, Taylor Childcare Centre Site with Residential Development Approval, and Taylor Local Centre (Site C). The following list details those most relevant.

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Taylor shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Taylor's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.7% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year. As of that date, 2,505 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.9% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Taylor lagged significantly at 44.0%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 70.5%. According to Census responses, only 9.0% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents were public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Taylor had a particular employment specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, public administration & safety had limited presence at 23.7% compared to the regional level of 30.4%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.6%, while labour force increased by 2.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.7 percentage points. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory recorded employment growth of 0.9%, labour force growth of 1.2%, and an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggested potential future demand within Taylor. These projections estimated national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variations between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Taylor's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

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

The Taylor SA2's median taxpayer income was $65,383 and average income was $74,085 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national average, contrasting with the Australian Capital Territory's median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981. By March 2026, estimates suggest median income would be approximately $72,209 and average income $81,819, based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023. Taylor's incomes rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes all between the 86th and 93rd percentiles in Census 2021 data. The largest income segment comprises 39.1% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,325 residents), reflecting surrounding region patterns where 34.3% fall within this range. High earners make up a substantial proportion of 40.1%, indicating strong economic capacity in the area. Housing costs consume 18.0% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 91st percentile nationally.

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

In Taylor, as per the latest Census evaluation, 83.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 16.7% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory had 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taylor stood at 3.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 70.5% and rented ones at 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Taylor was $282, lower than the Australian Capital Territory figure of $450. Nationally, Taylor's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,500 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 88.2% of all households, including 57.5% couples with children, 18.6% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 11.8%, with lone person households at 9.4% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which 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

Taylor's educational attainment notably exceeds broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 53.4% possess university qualifications, surpassing Australia's 30.4% and the SA3 area's 46.3%. This significant educational advantage positions Taylor favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 29.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%).

Vocational pathways account for 24.6% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 12.0%. Educational participation is notably high, with 36.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.1% in primary education, 7.0% in tertiary education, and 5.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 14 operational public transport stops in Taylor, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 23 distinct routes, facilitating 1,621 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average situated 311 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most inhabitants commute outward, primarily by car at 90%, and secondarily by bus at 6%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 1.6, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 231 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 115 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Taylor based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts.

Approximately 56% of the total population (~4771 people) had private health cover, compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory. The most common medical conditions were asthma at 5.0%, mental health issues at 4.8%, while 84.5% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. There were 2.8% of residents aged 65 and over (239 people), lower than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings even higher 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, one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, has 55.6% of its population born overseas and 66.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Taylor, with 27.1% of people identifying as such. Hinduism, however, is significantly overrepresented at 23.4%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%.

The top three ancestry groups in Taylor are Other (32.4%), Indian (20.7%), and Australian (14.2%). These figures differ substantially from regional averages: Other (12.2%), Indian (3.3%), and Australian (23.0%). Notably, Croatian, Korean, and Sri Lankan ethnic groups are also overrepresented in Taylor compared to regional figures: Croatian at 1.5% vs 0.9%, Korean at 1.2% vs 0.6%, and Sri Lankan at 0.9% vs 0.4%.

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

Taylor has a median age of 31, which is younger than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Taylor has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 (25.6%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (3.0%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is well above the national figure of 14.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 45 to 54 age group has grown from 6.8% to 11.2%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 22.2% to 25.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 24.6% to 18.3%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 4.4% to 3.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Taylor's age structure, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 975 people (102%) from 954 to 1,930.