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 5,089 as of Nov 2025. This reflected an increase of 2,869 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,220 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,766 in June 2024 and an additional 672 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population resulted in a density ratio of 1,247 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Taylor's growth of 129.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (5.9%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the area. Population growth 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 is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, also using 2022 as a base. Based on demographic trends, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 6,921 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 129.7% 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 averaged approximately 406 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 2,032 homes. As of FY-26, 21 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 resulted in an increase of 2.1 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $235,000.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $249,000, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Taylor exhibits 3574.0% higher construction activity per person. This offers buyers greater choice, although recent construction activity has eased slightly. The current level is notably above the national average, reflecting robust 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 to cater to diverse price ranges. This marks a significant shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 83.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting evolving lifestyles and demand for more 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 6,598 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Taylor has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely affecting the region. Notable 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 most relevant:.

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

Taylor has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 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 was 75.5%, compared to the ACT's 69.6%. The leading employment industries among residents were public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

Taylor had a particular specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. However, public administration & safety had limited presence with 23.7% employment compared to the regional average of 30.4%. 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 by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, the ACT recorded employment growth of 1.4%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with a decrease in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Taylor's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The Taylor SA2 median taxpayer income was $62,318 with an average of $72,164 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This is higher than national averages, contrasting with ACT's median income of $68,678 and average income of $83,634. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest a median income of approximately $70,793 and an average of $81,978. Census 2021 data ranks Taylor's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 86th and 93rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 39.1% of residents earn between $1,500 - $2,999 weekly. The area has a substantial proportion of high earners (40.1% above $3,000/week), indicating strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 18.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 91st percentile nationally. Taylor's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Taylor's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.4% houses and 16.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Australian Capital Territory's 66.3% houses and 33.7% 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, exceeding the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,123. The median weekly rent was recorded at $282, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $462. 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 constitute 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 2.9.

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 benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 53.4% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA3 area's 46.3%. This significant educational advantage positions Taylor strongly 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+, 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 moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 14 active stops operating in Taylor, consisting of bus services only. These stops are served by two routes, offering a total of 354 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 311 meters from the nearest stop.

Services run approximately 50 times daily across all routes, equating to about 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Taylor's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Taylor, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~2,814 people), compared to 58.6% across Australian Capital Territory.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.0 and 4.8% of residents respectively, while 84.5% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.4% across Australian Capital Territory. The area has 3.1% of residents aged 65 and over (155 people), lower than the 8.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 predominant religion in Taylor with 27.1%. However, Hinduism stands out at 23.4%, significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 9.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (32.4%), Indian (20.7%), and Australian (14.2%). Notably, Croatians comprise 1.5% compared to the regional average of 1.3%, Koreans 1.2% versus 1.2%, and Sri Lankans 0.9% against 0.6%.

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

The median age of Taylor is 30, which is lower than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and considerably younger than the Australian median of 38. The age profile shows that individuals aged 35-44 are particularly prominent, comprising 26.2% of the population, while those aged 55-64 make up a comparatively smaller percentage at 3.4%. This concentration of individuals aged 35-44 is well above the national average of 14.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the age group of 35 to 44 has grown from 22.2% to 26.2%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has increased from 6.8% to 9.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 24.6% to 18.6%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 11.7% to 10.5%. By the year 2041, Taylor is expected to experience notable shifts in its age composition, with the 35 to 44 age cohort projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 1,566 people (118%) from 1,332 to 2,899.