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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the population of Taylor's suburb is estimated at around 7,162 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 4,942 people (222.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,220 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,527 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 672 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 401 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Taylor's suburb experienced a growth rate of 222.6% since the 2021 census, exceeding the state's growth rate of 6.7%. Population growth in the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 86.0% 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, 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, are adopted. Future population trends predict exceptional growth, placing Taylor's suburb in the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas over the period to 2041. The area is expected to grow by 6,921 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, sourced from statistical area data, indicates Taylor has approved approximately 406 residential properties annually. Over the past five financial years, FY21 to FY25, around 2,032 homes were approved, with an additional 102 approved in FY26 so far. On average, each dwelling accommodates about 2.1 new residents per year over these five years, suggesting robust demand that supports property values.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $404,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $249,000, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Taylor has 3574.0% more new home approvals per capita, offering greater choice for buyers while recent development activity has moderated. This high level of developer interest is significantly above the national average. New developments consist of 59.0% standalone homes and 41.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 83.0% houses), likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 48 people per dwelling approval, Taylor is considered a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 4,525 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population 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 identified 12 projects likely impacting the area. 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 most relevant.

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Taylor has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Taylor's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.8% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 5.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. In September 2025, there were 2,524 residents employed, but the unemployment rate was 1.2% higher than Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%.

Workforce participation lagged significantly at 57.9%, compared to Australian Capital Territory's 72.5%. Only 9.0% of residents worked from home, according to Census responses, 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 specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, public administration & safety was under-represented at 23.7% compared to Australian Capital Territory's 30.4%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.1%, while labour force increased by 5.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Australian Capital Territory experienced employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Taylor's employment mix suggested 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.

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

The suburb of Taylor has a median taxpayer income of $62,318 and an average income of $72,164 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than the national average, contrasting with 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 would be approximately $68,089 (median) and $78,846 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Taylor, between the 86th and 93rd percentiles nationally. The data reveals that 39.1% of the 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. A significant 40.1% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 18.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 91st percentile and 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 per the latest Census evaluation, 83.4% of dwellings were houses while 16.7% comprised other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taylor stood at 3.8%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 70.5% and rented dwellings making up 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $282, lower than the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Taylor's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,500 compared to the national average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were substantially lower at $282 compared to 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, 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

In Taylor, residents aged 15 years and above exhibit a notable educational advantage with 53.4% holding university qualifications, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA3 area average of 46.3%. This high level of attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 29.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational pathways account for 24.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 12.0%. Educational participation in Taylor is 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

Analysis of public transport in Taylor shows 14 active stops currently operating, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 23 different routes combined offering 1621 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good with residents on average located 311 meters from the nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode at 90%, with buses at 6%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 1.6, exceeding regional averages.

According to the 2021 Census, only 9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 231 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 115 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Taylor is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Taylor demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~3,989 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 5.0 and 4.8% of residents respectively. 84.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents show notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 3.2% of residents aged 65 and over (229 people), lower than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are 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 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, comprising 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%). The representation of Other ancestry is substantially higher than the regional average of 12.2%, while Indian ancestry is also notably higher than the regional average of 3.3%. Conversely, Australian ancestry is lower than the regional average of 23.0%. Additionally, certain ethnic groups are notably overrepresented in Taylor compared to regional averages: Croatian (1.5% vs 0.9%), Sri Lankan (0.9% vs 0.4%), and Korean (1.2% vs 0.6%).

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, making up 26.4% of Taylor's population, which is higher than the national average of 14.3%. However, the 55-64 age group is comparatively smaller in Taylor at 3.3%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory figure. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 22.2% to 26.4% of Taylor's population, while the 45 to 54 cohort increased from 6.8% to 10.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 24.6% to 17.3%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 11.7% to 10.0%. By 2041, Taylor is expected to experience notable shifts in its age composition, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to grow exceptionally by 1,069 people (141%), expanding from 759 to 1,829 individuals.