Taylor
Statistical Area - sa2

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, as of August 2025, is approximately 5,089 people. This figure represents a significant increase from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,220 people. The growth of 2,869 people (129.2%) can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,766 in June 2024 and an additional 672 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,247 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Taylor's growth rate exceeded both the state (5.7%) and its SA4 region, making it a significant growth leader. Interstate migration was the primary driver for this growth, contributing approximately 86.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

However, all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, also using 2022 as the base year. Based on demographic trends and latest population numbers, Taylor is predicted to experience exceptional growth over the next few decades. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by approximately 6,921 persons, reflecting an increase of about 129.7% in total over the 17-year period.

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 251 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 1,258 approvals from FY-20 to FY-25, with 13 recorded so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built over the past five financial years accommodated an average of 2.1 new residents annually, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes are constructed at an average cost of $404,000, higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development.

This year, $249,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Taylor shows 8618.0% higher building activity per capita, offering greater choice for buyers and reflecting robust developer interest in the area. New building activity comprises 59.0% standalone homes and 41.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing varied housing options. This represents a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 83.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and adapting to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. With approximately 87 people per dwelling approval, Taylor exhibits characteristics of a growth area. By 2041, Taylor is projected to grow by 6,598 residents.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, fostering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond existing projections.

Taylor has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Twelve infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Taylor Residential Estate, Throsby Residential Development, Taylor Childcare Centre Site with Residential Development Approval, and Casey Health Centre (North Gungahlin Health Centre). The following list details those likely to be 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 5.4% as of a recent period, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 1,970 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 2.0%, higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation in Taylor was 75.5%, exceeding the ACT's rate of 69.6%. The leading employment industries among residents included public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Health care & social assistance showed strong specialization with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while public administration & safety had a limited presence at 23.7% compared to the regional average of 30.4%.

The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the 12-month period ending recently, employment increased by 1.7%, and labour force grew by 1.6%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Comparing this with Australian Capital Territory, employment grew by 1.9%, labour force expanded by 1.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 showed ACT employment contracted by 0.33% (losing 1,480 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lagged behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 indicated that national employment was projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variations between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Taylor's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 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

AreaSearch reports that Taylor had a median taxpayer income of $62,318 and an average income of $72,164 in financial year 2022. These figures are high compared to national levels of $68,678 and $83,634 in the Australian Capital Territory. By March 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $69,036 and $79,943 respectively, based on a 10.78% increase from financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 data, Taylor's income rankings are high nationally, between the 86th and 93rd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The largest income bracket in Taylor comprises 39.1% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly. This is slightly higher than the regional average of 34.3%. Economic strength is evident with 40.1% of households having high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, which supports elevated consumer spending. However, high housing costs consume 18.0% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 92nd percentile nationally, and 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

As of the latest Census evaluation in Taylor, dwelling structures consisted of 83.4% houses and 16.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had 66.3% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taylor stood at 3.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 70.5% and rented dwellings at 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,123. The median weekly rent figure in Taylor was recorded at $282, lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Taylor's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households account for 88.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children (57.5%), couples without children (18.6%), and single parent families (10.2%). Non-family households comprise the remaining 11.8%, with lone person households at 9.4% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is 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 exceeds broader benchmarks. 53.4% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 46.3% in the SA3 area. 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%.

Educational participation is high, with 36.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.1% in primary, 7.0% in tertiary, and 5.6% pursuing secondary education. Educational provision includes Aunty Agnes Shea High School and Margaret Hendry School, serving 548 students collectively. Taylor's ICSEA score is 1049, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. School places per 100 residents (10.8) are below the regional average (14.9), suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by two routes, collectively facilitating 354 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 311 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 50 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 (around 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, impacting 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. As of 31 December 20XX, the area has 3.1% of residents aged 65 and over (155 people), which is lower than the 8.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite their lower proportion in the 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 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, making up 23.4% compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 9.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (32.4%), Indian (20.7%), and Australian (14.2%). These percentages are substantially higher or notably lower than the regional averages: Other (17.2%), Indian (6.4%), and Australian (20.7%). Additionally, certain ethnic groups show notable divergences in representation: Croatian is overrepresented at 1.5% compared to the regional average of 1.3%, Sri Lankan at 0.9% versus 0.6%, and Korean at 1.2%.

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

Taylor's median age is 30, which 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, making up 26.2% of the population, while those aged 55-64 constitute only 3.4%. This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 22.2% to 26.2%, while the 45 to 54 cohort 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 dropped from 11.7% to 10.5%. By 2041, Taylor's age composition is expected to see notable shifts. The 35 to 44 age cohort is projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 1,566 people (118%) from 1,332 to 2,899.