Taylors Hill
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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 Nov 2025, Taylors Hill's population is approximately 19,859, showing an increase of 320 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 19,539. This increase is inferred from ABS estimates; as of June 2024, the estimated resident population was 19,856, with an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 3,326 persons per square kilometer, placing Taylors Hill in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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, AreaSearch employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicate a significant increase by 2041, with the area expected to grow by 5,609 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 28.2%.

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

Taylors Hill has seen approximately 11 dwellings approved for development each year. Between the financial years FY21 and FY25, a total of 56 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved so far in FY26. Despite population decline, this level of approvals has been adequate relative to other areas, which could benefit buyers.

The average expected construction cost value for new properties is $537,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY26, there have been $21.8 million in commercial development approvals recorded, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to previous years. However, Taylors Hill records lower building activity than Greater Melbourne and nationally, which could potentially strengthen demand and prices for existing properties due to scarcity of new dwellings. All recent building activity consists of standalone homes, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. As of now, there are approximately 2524 people per dwelling approval in Taylors Hill, indicating an established market.

Future projections estimate that Taylors Hill will add 5606 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Taylors Hill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Aspire Community, Botania Estate, Kool Kidz Childcare Fraser Rise, and Plumpton Major Town 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 3.0%, lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.6%.

In June 2025, 12,125 residents are employed, with a participation rate of 69.8% compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Dominant sectors include construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has high employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.9% versus the regional average of 10.1%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.7%, labour force by 5.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.5% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Taylors Hill's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Taylors Hill had a median taxpayer income of $52,874 and an average of $62,238 in financial year 2022. This was lower than the national average, with Greater Melbourne having a median income of $54,892 and an average income of $73,761 during the same period. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $59,303 and the average would be around $69,806, based on a 12.16% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 data, household incomes ranked at the 84th percentile ($2,315 weekly), while personal income ranked lower at the 52nd percentile. The earnings profile showed that 38.3% of residents (7,605 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to regional levels where this cohort also represented 32.8%. Taylors Hill displayed considerable affluence with 33.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounted for 14.4% of income, and strong earnings placed residents within the 85th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

Taylors Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.9% houses and 13.1% 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 26.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 60.7% and rented ones at 13.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,800. Median weekly rent in Taylors Hill was $400, compared to Melbourne metro's $351. Nationally, Taylors Hill's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 89.2% of all households, including 61.0% couples with children, 16.1% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 10.8%, with lone person households at 9.8% and group households making up 1.0%. The median household size is 3.4 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

Educational qualifications in Taylors Hill trail regional benchmarks. As of the latest data available (June 2021), 28.4% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. This gap suggests potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 18.2%. Educational participation is high, with 36.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the 2020 census. This includes 13.9% in primary education, 11.7% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education. Taylors Hill's four schools had a combined enrollment of 3,311 students as of the 2021 academic year. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1071. The educational mix includes two primary schools and two K-12 schools.

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

Transport analysis shows 43 active transport stops in Taylors Hill, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 2,428 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good access to public transport, with an average distance of 267 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 346 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to about 56 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

Taylors Hill's health outcomes show excellent results, particularly for younger age groups with low prevalence rates for common conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~10,147 people), slightly below the average SA2 area rate. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.7%) and arthritis (4.9%), while 77.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 73.7% in Greater Melbourne. Seniors aged 65+ constitute 9.7%, or 1,928 people, with health outcomes requiring more attention than 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's population shows high cultural diversity, with 37.2% born overseas and 47.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Taylors Hill, accounting for 59.3% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprises 3.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 5.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (19.2%), Australian (13.9%), and English (10.1%), which is lower than the regional average of 16.9%. Certain ethnic groups show significant differences: Maltese at 7.7% (regional: 5.1%), Macedonian at 4.9% (regional: 1.8%), and Croatian at 2.7% (regional: 1.4%).

Taylors Hill hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Taylors Hill's median age is 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Melbourne's 37 and the national average of 38. The 45-54 age group constitutes 17.6%, higher than Greater Melbourne's figure but lower than the national average of 25%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up 9.9% in Taylors Hill, compared to a higher percentage in Greater Melbourne. Between 2021 and present, residents have aged by an average of 1.3 years, with the median age rising from 34 to 35. During this period, the 15-24 age group grew from 14.5% to 17.2%, while the 55-64 cohort increased from 8.0% to 9.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 19.4% to 15.6%, and the 35-44 group dropped from 18.0% to 15.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Taylors Hill, with the 55-64 age cohort projected to grow by 98%, adding 1,916 residents to reach 3,865. Conversely, both the 35-44 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.