Taylors Hill

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

As of May 2026, Taylors Hill's population is approximately 19,874. This figure reflects a growth of 335 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,539. The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 19,874 as of June 2025 and an additional 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 69.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, a significant population increase is forecasted for Taylors Hill, with an expected growth of 5,487 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 27.6% over the 16-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 seen approximately 11 dwelling approvals per year. From FY21 to FY25, 56 homes were approved, with 9 more in FY26 so far. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $537,000, indicating a focus on premium segment upmarket properties. This year, $21.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Melbourne and nationally, Taylors Hill has lower building activity, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. All recent building activity consists of standalone homes, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes. There are approximately 2524 people per dwelling approval in Taylors Hill, indicating an established market.

By 2041, it is projected that Taylors Hill will add 5487 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

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that are expected to influence the area. Notable projects include Aspire Community, Plumpton Major Town Centre, Botania Estate, and Wiyal Primary School, with the following list highlighting those most likely to be relevant.

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

Taylors Hill has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 3.8%.

As of December 2025, 11,886 residents are employed, with a local unemployment rate of 3.4% and workforce participation rate of 76.8%, compared to Greater Melbourne's rates of 4.8% and 69.9% respectively. Census data shows that 27.2% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has high representation at 1.8 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.9%. Local employment opportunities appear limited as indicated by the working population versus resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.8% while labour force grew by 4.3%, resulting in a slight unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with an unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these 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

The median taxpayer income in Taylors Hill SA2 was $56,185 and the average was $65,497 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is slightly lower than the national average, with Greater Melbourne's median income being $57,688 and average income $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $61,590 (median) and $71,798 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household incomes rank at the 84th percentile ($2,315 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 51st percentile. The earnings profile shows that 38.3% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (7,611 people). This aligns with regional levels where this cohort also 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. The area's strong earnings rank residents within the 84th percentile for disposable income, and its SEIFA income ranking places 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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.9% houses and 13.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taylors Hill was at 26.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 60.7% and rented ones at 13.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. The median weekly rent was $400, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. 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 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 make up 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

Educational qualifications in Taylors Hill trail regional benchmarks, with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the 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+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (18.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 36.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 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

The analysis of public transport in Taylors Hill shows that there are currently 43 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 6 individual routes providing service to the community. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 1,483. The accessibility of public transport in Taylors Hill is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 267 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. The car remains the primary mode of transportation for commuting, used by 90% of residents, while only 7% use the train.

Vehicle ownership in Taylors Hill is higher than the regional average, with an average of 1.9 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a significant portion of residents, specifically 27.2%, work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 211 trips per day, equating to roughly 34 weekly trips per individual 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 particularly have very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~10,314 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area at 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, impacting 7.7 and 4.9% of residents respectively. 77.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,025 people), lower than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally 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 high cultural diversity, with 37.2% of its population born overseas and 47.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Taylors Hill, comprising 59.3% of people. The most notable overrepresentation is in Other religions, which makes up 3.4% of the population compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (19.2%), Australian (13.9%), and English (10.1%), with English being lower than the regional average of 20.1%. Some ethnic groups have notable differences: Maltese is overrepresented at 7.7% in Taylors Hill compared to 1.1% regionally, Macedonian at 4.9% vs 0.7%, and Croatian at 2.7% vs 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, 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 proportion of residents aged 45-54 (17.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.0%). This concentration of 45-54 year-olds was significantly higher than the national average of 12.0%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Taylors Hill's median age increased from 34 to 36 years. Notable changes included the 15-24 age group growing from 14.5% to 17.4%, and the 55-64 cohort increasing from 8.0% to 10.4%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 19.4% to 14.8%, and the 35-44 age group decreased from 18.0% to 14.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Taylors Hill. The 55-64 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 1,789 people (86%) from 2,070 to 3,860 residents. Conversely, the 5-14 age group is expected to decrease by 117 residents.