Taylors Hill

Population growth drivers in Taylors Hill are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Taylors Hill's population is approximately 19,879 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 340 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,539. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,856 in June 2024 and the addition of 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,329 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, they utilise VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Taylors Hill is projected to have a population of approximately 25,488, reflecting an increase of 5,609 persons and 28.1% 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 approved approximately 11 dwellings annually. Between FY2021 and FY2025, 56 homes received approvals, with another 8 approved in FY2026 so far. Despite population decline, development activity has been relatively stable.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $537,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. This year, commercial development approvals totaled $21.8 million. Compared to Greater Melbourne and nationally, Taylors Hill records lower building activity, potentially strengthening demand for existing properties due to scarcity of new dwellings. Recent activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's suburban identity with family homes dominating. With approximately 2524 people per dwelling approval, it indicates an established market.

By 2041, Taylors Hill is projected to add 5586 residents. 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Aspire Community, Plumpton Major Town Centre, Botania Estate, and Wiyal Primary School. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Taylors Hill demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Taylors Hill's workforce is highly educated with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% as of September 2025. Employment grew by an estimated 5.2% in the past year.

As of September 2025, 11,914 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation was 77.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 27.2% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors include construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.

Transport, postal & warehousing had particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 6.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2% and labour force increased by 5.4%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Taylors Hill. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Taylors Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Taylors Hill SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $56,185 and an average income of $65,497 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was slightly lower than the national average, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Taylors Hill would be approximately $60,820 (median) and $70,901 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household incomes ranked at the 84th percentile ($2,315 weekly), while personal income ranked lower at the 51st percentile. The earnings profile showed that 38.3% of residents (7,613 people) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with regional levels where this cohort also represented 32.8%. Taylors Hill demonstrated affluence with 33.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounted for 14.4% of income, while strong earnings ranked residents within the 84th 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Taylors Hill's dwellings were 86.9% houses and 13.1% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other') in the latest Census, compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% others. Home ownership in Taylors Hill was 26.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 60.7% and rented ones at 13.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, similar to Melbourne metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $400 compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Taylors Hill's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 10.8%, with lone person households at 9.8% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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

In Taylors Hill Trail, 28.4% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. The most common degree held is bachelor's at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications. Advanced diplomas account for 11.0%, while certificates make up 18.2%.

Educational participation is high in the region, with 36.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.9% in primary education, 11.7% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 43 active stops in Taylors Hill, served by buses. Six routes operate here, offering 1,483 weekly passenger trips. Average distance to nearest stop is 267 meters. Most residents commute outward, with cars being the primary mode at 90%. Train use stands at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling.

In 2021 Census data, 27.2% of residents worked from home. Service frequency averages 211 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 34 weekly trips per stop.

Taylors Hill's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows strong health performance in Taylors Hill based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts had very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover was at approximately 52% of the total population (~10,317 people), slightly lagging the average SA2 area's 56.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions were asthma (7.7%) and arthritis (4.9%). A majority, 77.5%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 10.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,059 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors presented some challenges, ranking lower nationally 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 dominant religion in Taylors Hill, comprising 59.3% of the population. The most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which makes up 3.4% of Taylors Hill's population compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Other (19.2%), Australian (13.9%), and English (10.1%), with the latter being significantly lower than the regional average of 20.1%. There are also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maltese is overrepresented at 7.7% compared to 1.1% regionally, Macedonian at 4.9% versus 0.7%, and Croatian at 2.7% versus 0.7%.

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

Taylors Hill's median age in 2021 was 36 years, closely approaching Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Taylors Hill had a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (17.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.9%). This concentration of 45-54 year-olds was significantly higher than the national average of 12.0%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, demographic aging in Taylors Hill was evident, with the median age increasing from 34 to 36 years. Key changes included an increase in the proportion of residents aged 15-24 from 14.5% to 17.5%, and a rise in the 55-64 cohort from 8.0% to 10.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 decreased from 19.4% to 14.8%, and the 35-44 group fell from 18.0% to 14.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts in Taylors Hill, with the 55-64 age cohort projected to rise substantially by 1,799 people (an 87% increase) from 2,065 to 3,865. Conversely, the 5-14 age group is expected to decrease by 107 residents.