Taylor

Taylor lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Nov 2025, Taylor's estimated population is around 7,162. This reflects a growth of 4,942 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,220. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 6,527 residents following examination of ABS ERP data (released Jun 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 401 persons per square kilometer. Taylor's growth rate of 222.6% since 2021 exceeded both state (6.4%) and SA4 region averages, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 86.0% to overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses 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, ACT Government's SA2 area projections with a base year of 2022 are adopted. Future trends predict exceptional growth, placing Taylor in the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 6,921 persons, reflecting a gain of 63.2% 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Taylor recorded around 406 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 2,032 homes were approved. In FY-26 so far, 102 homes have been approved.

On average, over these 5 years, 2.1 new residents per year were associated with each dwelling, indicating healthy demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes was $404,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year, $249,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Comparatively, Taylor has 3574.0% more new home approvals per person relative to the Australian Capital Territory, creating greater choice for buyers. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. This high level of developer interest is significantly above the national average.

New development consists of 59.0% standalone homes and 41.0% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more compact options. This represents a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 83.0% houses. With around 48 people per dwelling approval, Taylor shows characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, population forecasts indicate Taylor will gain 4,525 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Taylor has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely to impact the area. 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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Taylor has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Taylor has an educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, with estimated employment growth of 5.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, there are 2,524 residents employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.2% higher than Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation stands at 75.5%, exceeding the ACT's figure of 69.6%. The leading employment industries among Taylor residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Health care & social assistance is particularly specialized in Taylor, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, public administration & safety is under-represented at 23.7%, compared to ACT's 30.4%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.1% and labour force grew by 5.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, ACT experienced employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a drop in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. State-level data up to 25-Nov-25 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 Jobs and Skills Australia project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Taylor had a median taxpayer income of $62,318 and an average income of $72,164 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. 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. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Taylor would be approximately $68,089 (median) and $78,846 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Taylor rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 93rd percentiles. The data reveals that 39.1% of Taylor's population (2,800 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 34.3% in the same category. Notably, 40.1% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. 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

In Taylor, as evaluated in the latest Census, 83.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 16.7% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory had a higher proportion of houses at 66.3%, with 33.7% being other dwellings. Home ownership in Taylor was lower than in the Australian Capital Territory, standing at 3.8%. The majority of dwellings were mortgaged (70.5%) or rented (25.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taylor was $2,500, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,123. The median weekly rent figure for Taylor was recorded at $282, compared to $462 in the Australian Capital Territory. Nationally, Taylor's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower than 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 2.9.

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, surpassing Australia's 30.4% and the SA3 area's 46.3%. This educational advantage positions Taylor strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead 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 good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 14 active stops operating within Taylor, consisting of buses. These stops are served by 23 routes, offering a total of 1621 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 311 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 231 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 115 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 56% of the total population (around 3,989 people), compared to 59.5% in the Australian Capital Territory.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.0% and 4.8% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 84.5%, report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the 76.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. As of 21st June 20XX, Taylor has 3.0% of its population aged 65 and over (214 people), lower than the 8.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader 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 most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 55.6% of its residents born overseas and 66.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Taylor, accounting for 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 figures differ substantially from regional averages: Other (17.2%) and Indian (6.4%) are higher, while Australian is lower (20.7%). Additionally, there are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups such as Croatian (1.5% vs 1.3%), Sri Lankan (0.9% vs 0.6%), and Korean (1.2% vs 1.2%).

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, making up 26.2% of the population, while those aged 55-64 constitute a smaller proportion at 3.4%. This concentration of individuals aged 35-44 is significantly higher than 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 45 to 54 age cohort projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 1,127 people (161%) from 701 to 1,829.