Taylors Hill

Population growth drivers in Taylors Hill are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the Taylors Hill statistical area (Lv2) is around 15,571. This figure reflects an increase of 152 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,419. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on ERP data released by the ABS in June 2024 and validated new addresses, is 15,553. This results in a population density ratio of 3,392 persons per square kilometer, placing Taylors Hill (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Taylors Hill (SA2), adopted from ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, anticipate significant population growth by 2041. The area is expected to expand by 4,603 persons over the next 17 years, reflecting an increase of 30.6% in total population.

The level of residential development activity in Taylors Hill is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Taylors Hill shows around 6 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 33 homes. In FY-26 so far, 4 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined recently, but housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $824,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Taylors Hill has markedly lower building activity, supporting stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This is also below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. All new construction since 2016 has been detached dwellings, preserving the suburb's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 2862 people per approval, Taylors Hill shows a mature, established area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is expected to grow by 4768 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and potentially driving price growth.

Taylors Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that may impact the area. Notable projects are Aspire Community, Plumpton Major Town Centre, Botania Estate, and Watervale Shopping Centre. The following details projects likely to be most relevant.

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Taylors Hill ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Taylors Hill has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%.

Over the past year, employment grew by 5.4%. As of September 2025, 9,385 residents are employed, with a participation rate of 68.9%. Leading industries include retail trade, construction, and health care & social assistance. Transport, postal & warehousing shows strong specialization, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance has limited presence at 10.6% compared to the regional 14.2%. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 5.4%, while labour force grew by 5.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% over the same period. Statewide in Victoria, as of 25-November 2025, employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Taylors Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Taylors Hill's median income among taxpayers is $51,768, with an average of $60,936. This is lower than the national average. In Greater Melbourne, the median is $57,688 and the average is $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since June 2023, current estimates for Taylors Hill would be approximately $56,039 (median) and $65,963 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Taylors Hill rank at the 86th percentile ($2,374 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 48th percentile. The largest segment comprises 37.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (5,870 residents). This aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 32.8%. Taylors Hill demonstrates affluence with 34.9% earning over $3,000 per week. Housing accounts for 13.7% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within the 87th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Taylors Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Taylors Hill, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 90.9% houses and 9.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taylors Hill stood at 28.4%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (61.8%) or rented (9.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,800 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Taylors Hill was $420, which is higher than Melbourne metro's $351 and the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 90.4% of all households, including 63.4% couples with children, 16.1% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 9.6%, with lone person households at 8.8% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 3.5 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.0.

The educational profile of Taylors Hill exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

In Taylors Hill trail, 27.6% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. This indicates a gap highlighting potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent among residents aged 15 and above, with 29.2% holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 18.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 36.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.9% in primary education, 11.8% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 35 active stops operating in Taylors Hill, served by a mix of buses via six routes. These routes facilitate 1,483 weekly passenger trips collectively. Residential accessibility to transport is rated good, with residents typically located 264 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 211 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 42 weekly trips per individual stop.

Taylors Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results in Taylors Hill, with younger age groups having a notably low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 51% (~7,934 individuals) have private health cover, which is relatively low compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.5 and 5.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 77.6%, report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 73.7%. Taylors Hill has a senior population (aged 65 and over) of 10.1% (1,572 individuals), with health outcomes among this group requiring more attention compared to the broader population.

Taylors Hill is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Taylors Hill has a high level of cultural diversity, with 36.8% of its population born overseas and 48.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Taylors Hill, making up 60.4% of the population. The most notable overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' category, which comprises 3.0% of the population compared to Greater Melbourne's 5.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (18.9%), Australian (13.9%), and English (9.8%), with English being notably lower than the regional average of 16.9%. Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Maltese is overrepresented at 8.1% compared to the regional average of 5.1%, Macedonian at 5.5% versus 1.8%, and Croatian at 2.8% compared to 1.4%.

Taylors Hill's population is younger than the national pattern

Taylors Hill's median age in 2021 was 36 years, nearly matching Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Taylors Hill had a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (17.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.4%), with the former figure being significantly higher than the national average of 12.1%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Taylors Hill's median age increased from 35 to 36 years. The population aged 15-24 grew from 14.6% to 17.2%, while the 55-64 cohort rose from 8.4% to 10.2%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 19.4% to 15.6%, and the 35-44 group decreased from 17.7% to 14.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Taylors Hill, with the 55-64 age cohort projected to grow by 1,603 people (101%), from 1,588 to 3,192 residents, while the 5-14 group is expected to decrease by 187 residents.