Taylors Hill
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Taylors Hill's population, as of Aug 2025, is approximately 19,859. This figure represents a rise of 320 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 19,539. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 19,856 in June 2024 and 8 additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,326 persons per square kilometer, placing Taylors Hill in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 61.3% of recent population growth in the area.

AreaSearch employs 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 uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting with a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Taylors Hill's population is projected to increase by 5,609 persons, reflecting an overall growth of 28.2% over the 17-year period.

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 experienced approximately 11 dwelling approvals each year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 56 homes received approval. As of FY26, three dwellings have been approved so far.

Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to population changes, which could be beneficial for buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $824,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, there have been $21.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Taylors Hill has lower building activity, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties due to scarcity of new dwellings. This pattern also holds true when compared nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 2524 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Future projections estimate Taylors Hill will add 5,606 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 to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include Aspire Community, Plumpton Major Town Centre, Botania Estate, and Kool Kidz Childcare Fraser Rise. The following list details those 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's workforce is well-educated with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.0% in June 2025, below Greater Melbourne's 4.6%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.7%. As of June 2025, 12,125 residents were employed, with a participation rate of 69.8%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Dominant sectors included construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. The area had notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 6.9% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. 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 Taylors Hill. In contrast, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.5% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. As of Sep-25, state-level data showed Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, adding 39,880 jobs. The state's unemployment rate was 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. State employment growth outpaced the national average of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Taylors Hill's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 is lower than the national average, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761. By March 2025, current estimates project a median income of approximately $58,220 and an average of $68,530 based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 data, household incomes rank at the 84th percentile with a weekly income of $2,315, while personal incomes rank lower at the 52nd percentile. The earnings profile shows that 38.3% of residents (7,605 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly income bracket, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 32.8%. Taylors Hill demonstrates affluence with 33.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.4% of income, with strong earnings placing residents within the 85th 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 latest Census evaluation showed that 86.9% of dwellings in Taylors Hill were houses, with the remaining 13.1% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 90.9% houses and 9.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taylors Hill stood at 26.1%, with mortgaged properties at 60.7% and rented ones at 13.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,800. The median weekly rent figure for Taylors Hill was $400, compared to Melbourne metro's $351. Nationally, Taylors Hill's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 making up 9.8% and group households comprising 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 2021, 28.4% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 29.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (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. As of September 2021, Taylors Hill's 4 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 3,311 students. Taylors Hill demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1071. The educational mix includes 2 primary schools and 2 K-12 schools.

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

Transport analysis indicates 43 active stops operating in Taylors Hill, offering mixed bus services. These stops are served by five routes, facilitating 2,428 weekly passenger trips collectively. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 267 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 346 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 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 favourable results, particularly for younger age groups with low prevalence rates of common conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% (~10,147 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. 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. There are 9.7% (1,928 people) of residents aged 65 and over, with health outcomes among seniors 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 37.2% of its population born overseas and 47.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Taylors Hill, making up 59.3% of the population. However, there is an overrepresentation in Other religions, which comprise 3.4% of the population compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 5.6%.

The top three ancestry groups in Taylors Hill are Other at 19.2%, Australian at 13.9%, and English at 10.1%, which is lower than the regional average of 16.9%. Notably, Maltese (7.7% vs regional 5.1%), Macedonian (4.9% vs regional 1.8%), and Croatian (2.7% vs regional 1.4%) are overrepresented in Taylors Hill.

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

Taylors Hill's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Melbourne's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group has a strong representation at 17.6%, compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 9.9%. This concentration in the 45-54 age group is well above the national average of 12.1%. Between 2021 and present, residents have aged by an average of 1.3 years, with the median age rising from 34 to 35 years. 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%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Taylors Hill. The 55-64 age group is projected to grow by 98%, adding 1,916 residents to reach a total of 3,865. In contrast, both the 35-44 and 5-14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.