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 November 2025, Taylors Hill's population 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 the estimated resident population of 19,856 in June 2024 and an additional eight validated new addresses post-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 assessments. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 61.3% of overall population gains recently.

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 the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, significant population growth is forecast for Taylors Hill, with an expected increase of 5,609 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers. This reflects a total increase 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 seen approximately 11 dwellings granted development approval annually. Between financial years 2021 and 2025, a total of 56 homes were approved, with an additional 6 approved in the current financial year 2026. Despite population decline, this level of development activity has been adequate relative to other areas.

The average construction cost value for new properties is $537,000, indicating a focus on premium segment developments. In terms of commercial development, $21.8 million in approvals have been recorded in financial year 2026, suggesting balanced commercial activity compared to residential development. Compared to Greater Melbourne and nationally, Taylors Hill has lower building activity, which can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties due to scarcity of new dwellings. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes. As of now, there are approximately 2524 people per dwelling approval in Taylors Hill, indicating an established market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the location is projected to 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 in the future.

Taylors Hill has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Aspire Community, Plumpton Major Town Centre, Botania Estate, and Wiyal Primary School. The following list details projects likely to be 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% in September 2025, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.2%. As of September 2025, 11,914 residents were employed, with a workforce participation rate of 69.8%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Dominant employment sectors include construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Transport, postal & warehousing shows notable concentration, at 1.8 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have lower representation, at 6.9% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2%, labour force by 5.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National forecasts suggest employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Taylors Hill's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

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

Taylors Hill SA2 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. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,303 (median) and $69,806 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 income data, household incomes ranked at the 84th percentile ($2,315 weekly), while personal incomes ranked lower at the 51st percentile. The earnings profile showed that 38.3% of residents (7,605 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represented 32.8%. Taylors Hill demonstrated affluence with 33.2% earning over $3,000 per week. Housing accounted for 14.4% of income, with residents ranking 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

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), compared to Melbourne metro's 90.9% houses and 9.1% 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, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,800. The median weekly rent figure 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 comprise 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 with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Trade and technical skills feature prominently with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 18.2%.

Educational participation is notably high with 36.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education including 13.9% in primary, 11.7% in secondary, 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 indicates 43 active stops operating within Taylors Hill, consisting of bus services only. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, collectively facilitating 2,428 weekly passenger trips. Resident accessibility to transport is rated as good, with typical distances to the nearest stop being 267 meters.

Service frequency averages 346 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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, with younger age groups having a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is slightly lower than the average SA2 area at approximately 51% of the total population (~10,147 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.7 and 4.9% of residents respectively. 77.5% of residents report being completely free of medical ailments compared to 73.7% in Greater Melbourne. As of the latest data (2016), 9.7% of Taylors Hill's population is aged 65 and over, comprising 1,928 people. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population, overall results are positive.

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, accounting for 59.3% of the population. However, the most significant overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' category, which comprises 3.4% of the population compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne.

The top three ancestry groups in Taylors Hill are 'Other' at 19.2%, Australian at 13.9%, and English at 10.1%, notably lower than the regional average of 16.9%. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups, with Maltese at 7.7% (vs 5.1% regionally), Macedonian at 4.9% (vs 1.8%), and Croatian at 2.7% (vs 1.4%) being notably overrepresented.

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 years. The 45-54 age group comprises 17.6%, higher than Greater Melbourne but lower than the national average of 12.1%. The 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 9.9%. Between 2021 and present, residents have aged by an average of 1.3 years, increasing the median age 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 cohort declined from 19.4% to 15.6%, and the 35-44 group decreased from 18.0% to 15.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Taylors Hill. The 55-64 cohort is projected to grow by 98%, adding 1,916 residents and reaching a total of 3,865. In contrast, both the 35-44 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.