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

Taylor's population was around 7,162 as of February 2026. This reflected an increase of 4,942 people (222.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,220 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,527 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 672 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 1,755 persons per square kilometer, which was above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Taylor's growth of 222.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (6.7%), making it a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 86.2% 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, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, were adopted. Looking at population projections moving forward, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, was predicted over the period with the area expected to expand by 6,921 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 63.2% in total over the 17 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 experienced approximately 406 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 2,032 homes were approved, with an additional 102 approved in FY26 up to now. Each dwelling built over these five years has resulted in an average of 2.1 new residents per year, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $235,000. This financial year, there have been $249,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. When comparing Taylor's construction activity per person to the Australian Capital Territory, it shows a 3574.0% higher rate, offering buyers greater choice, although recent activity has eased slightly. This high level reflects strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 59.0% detached dwellings and 41.0% attached dwellings, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types that cater to various price ranges, from spacious family homes to more affordable compact options. This shift represents a notable change from the current 83.0% houses in the area, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options.

The location has approximately 87 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Taylor is projected to add 4,525 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Taylor has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 14thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that could impact the area significantly due to changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Key projects include Taylor Residential Estate, North Gungahlin Community Health Centre, Taylor Childcare Centre Site with Residential Development Approval, and Taylor Local Centre (Site C). The following list details those likely to be most relevant:.

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The labour market in Taylor demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Taylor's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate stood at 4.8% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.1%.

As of that date, 2,524 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.2% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation in Taylor lagged significantly at 57.9%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.5%. 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 included 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 average 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 September 2025, employment increased by 5.1% while labour force increased by 5.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise slightly by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory recorded employment growth of 1.4%, labour force growth of 1.2%, and a decrease in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provided further insight into potential future demand within Taylor. These projections estimated national employment expansion at 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 suggested local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in Taylor SA2 was $65,383 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The average income was $74,085. This is higher than the national average of $72,206 and $85,981 in Australian Capital Territory respectively. As of September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $71,437 and average income $80,945 based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023. Income data from Census 2021 shows Taylor's household, family, and personal incomes rank high nationally, between the 86th and 93rd percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 39.1% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with a total of 2,800 residents in this bracket. This is reflective of the surrounding region where 34.3% fall within this income range. A substantial proportion, 40.1%, earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the area. High housing costs consume 18.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 91st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Taylor's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.4% houses and 16.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taylor was at 3.8%, with the rest being mortgaged (70.5%) or rented (25.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taylor was $2,500, higher than Australian Capital Territory's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure in Taylor was recorded at $282, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Taylor's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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 comprise 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 account for 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, 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 exceeds broader standards significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 53.4% possess university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA3 area's 46.3%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational pathways account for 24.6%, 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

Taylor has 14 active public transport stops, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 23 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,621 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good access to transport, with an average distance of 311 meters to the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. Car is the primary mode of transportation at 90%, with bus usage at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 231 trips per day, equating to about 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 as of June 2021. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low for both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (4,017 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory as of June 2021. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 5.0% and 4.8% of residents respectively, while 84.5% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory as of June 2021. Working-age residents showed notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 3.2% of residents aged 65 and over (230 people), lower than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory as of June 2021. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population as of June 2021.

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 has one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 55.6% of its population born overseas and 66.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Taylor, comprising 27.1% of the population. However, Hinduism is significantly overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, making up 23.4% of Taylor's population.

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 for Other (12.2%) and Indian (3.3%), but notably lower than the average for Australian (23.0%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of Croatian, Korean, and Sri Lankan ethnic groups compared to regional averages: 1.5% vs 0.9%, 1.2% vs 0.6%, and 0.9% vs 0.4%, respectively.

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

Taylor's median age of 30 is lower than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile shows that individuals aged 35-44 are particularly prominent, comprising 26.5% of Taylor's population, while those aged 55-64 make up only 3.3%, which is smaller compared to the Australian Capital Territory figure. This concentration of individuals aged 35-44 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the age group of 35-44 has grown from 22.2% to 26.5%, while the 45-54 cohort has increased from 6.8% to 10.6%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 24.6% to 17.3%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 11.7% to 10.0%. By the year 2041, Taylor's age composition is expected to undergo notable shifts. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 1,066 people (140%) from 762 to 1,829.