Taylor
At a median age of 30, Taylor sits a full decade below the national figure, and that youth is not incidental. The suburb drew 55.6% of its 2,220 residents from overseas, which is 34 percentage points above the national average, and 58.7% hold university qualifications, some 28.6 points higher than the national rate. Household income places in the 94.4th percentile nationally, yet the median house price sits at an estimated $517,000, well below the ACT average, making Taylor one of the territory's most income-rich but purchase-accessible suburbs. Four-plus bedroom detached houses make up 83.4% of separate dwellings and 59% of bedrooms, indicating a suburb built for large family households with an average size of 3.4.
Population
2,220
Median Age
30.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,655/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
9
Median House
$517K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $517,000 is low relative to most ACT suburbs, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.7% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, making Taylor one of the more affordable entry points in the territory for buyers already earning at the 94.4th income percentile. Detached houses dominate at 83.4% of stock, with only 0.5% apartments and 16.2% semi-detached, so buyers get genuine space rather than density-compressed alternatives. The bedroom profile skews large: 59% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 27.8% have three, which suits growing families. Outright ownership is low at 3.7%, with 71.1% carrying a mortgage, reflecting a young suburb still in wealth-accumulation mode rather than one held by long-term debt-free owners.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $517,000 is low relative to most ACT suburbs, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.7% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, making Taylor one of the more affordable entry points in the territory for buyers already earning at the 94.4th income percentile. Detached houses dominate at 83.4% of stock, with only 0.5% apartments and 16.2% semi-detached, so buyers get genuine space rather than density-compressed alternatives. The bedroom profile skews large: 59% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 27.8% have three, which suits growing families. Outright ownership is low at 3.7%, with 71.1% carrying a mortgage, reflecting a young suburb still in wealth-accumulation mode rather than one held by long-term debt-free owners.
For Investors
Taylor's rental fundamentals are modest but the demographic story is the key indicator. Weekly rent of $282 is below the ACT average, and with a vacancy rate of 4.0% the market is balanced rather than tight. The 25.2% renter share is lower than inner-city suburbs, but the overseas migration driver of 242 net arrivals per year to the broader SA2 area provides steady tenant demand, particularly for family-sized homes. Nine development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including subdivision and two-storey dwelling proposals, suggest the suburb is still absorbing new supply rather than at capacity. Rent has grown 23.1% over the period, outpacing the real income decline of 3.9%, which compresses tenant affordability but supports landlord returns over time.
Development Activity
Total DAs
66
Last 12 Months
9
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-10.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Taylor iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Margaret Hendry School
K-6 · 626 students
Aunty Agnes Shea High School
7 · 83 students
Demographics
Taylor's demographic profile is shaped by high-velocity overseas migration. At 55.6% overseas-born, the suburb sits 34 percentage points above the national figure, with Indian ancestry (540 residents) second only to the general Other category (846). Punjabi is the most common non-English language at 160 speakers, followed by Urdu (65) and Hindi (60), reflecting a predominantly South Asian migrant community. Hinduism (492 residents) and Islam (290) together nearly match Christianity (570), an unusual religious balance for an ACT suburb. University qualifications at 58.7% run 28.6 points higher than nationally, and the median age of 30 is 10 years below the national median, creating a workforce-dense, education-driven community. Average household size of 3.4 is 0.9 above national, consistent with multigenerational or large family living.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.4%
Houses
16.2%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is almost entirely detached houses at 83.4%, with semi-detached properties making up 16.2% and apartments a negligible 0.5%, which is unusual for a suburb close to the ACT urban fringe. Tenure is dominated by mortgagees at 71.1%, with only 3.7% owning outright, pointing to a young owner base that entered the market recently. Renters account for 25.2% of households. The bedroom distribution strongly favours larger homes: 59% have four or more bedrooms and 27.8% have three, compared to just 12.1% with two bedrooms. At an estimated $517,000 median house price with monthly mortgage repayments around $2,500, the suburb offers genuine detached-house affordability relative to the ACT median, with rent-to-income at only 10.6% of household income.
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wk
$282
HH Size
3.4
Personal Income / wk
$1,113
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.0%
Unoccupied
26
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
10.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
16.0%
Couples, no children
1,932
Total families
Economy & Employment
Public Administration is the largest employer at 25.2% of workers (237 residents), consistent with the Canberra region pattern where federal government employment anchors the local economy. Healthcare follows at 17.8% (167 workers) and Professional/Technical services at 12.9% (121), giving the suburb a white-collar occupational base. By occupation, Professionals lead at 297 residents, with Community and Personal service workers (171) and Clerical/Admin (163) close behind. The full-time employment rate of 72.7% is solid, and unemployment sits at 3.6%, a low figure. SEIFA scores place the suburb in decile 9 on IRSAD, IEO and IER, among the top advantage tiers nationally, which aligns with household income at the 94.4th percentile. Weekly household income of $2,655 is well above the national average.
Unemployment
2.8%
Labour Force
10,640
Unemployed
301
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
72.7%
Part-time
23.7%
Participation
70.0%
Employed
1,067
Occupations
Top Industries
University
58.7%
Postgraduate
24.1%
Born Overseas
55.6%
Dwellings
625
Transport to Work
Car dependency is very high at 88.5% of workers driving, compared to just 3.4% using public transport and 0.7% walking or cycling, reflecting the suburb's outer-ACT location with limited active travel infrastructure. The IRSAD decile of 9 places Taylor among the highest-advantage areas nationally, with very low deprivation indicators: only 3.3% of residents (71 people) need daily assistance. Housing stress is absent: rent-to-income at 10.6% and mortgage-to-income at 21.7% are both well below stress thresholds. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby ACT public schools in adjacent suburbs. The volunteering rate of 10.0% is modest, and household composition is dominated by couples with children (1,290 families, 66.8% of all families), reflecting a family-oriented residential character.
Drive
88.5%
Public Transport
3.4%
Walk / Cycle
0.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.31%/yr
(+459 people/yr)
EstablishedThe broader SA2 area containing Taylor has grown 26.4% over 10 years and the medium population forecast projects continued expansion from around 19,874 in 2025 to 24,290 by 2031, an annual addition of roughly 459 people or 2.31% per year. Overseas migration at 242 net arrivals per year is the primary demand driver, because net internal migration runs at negative 350, meaning residents leaving for other ACT or interstate locations outpace those arriving. The gentrification score of 18 places the suburb in the Not Gentrifying category, with the main signals being strong overseas inflow and population growth of 24% since 2011 rather than income uplift or displacement dynamics. The mobility rate of 57.3% turnover is high, indicating Taylor retains new arrivals but sees consistent churn as households move on.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+242
Net Internal / yr
-350
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +24% since 2011, Net internal outflow -350/yr, Strong overseas inflow +242/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Taylor compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taylor a good suburb to live in?
Taylor ranks in SEIFA decile 9 on three of four indexes, placing it among the top-advantage suburbs nationally. Household income sits at the 94.4th percentile, housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 21.7%, and the suburb offers large detached houses at an estimated $517,000 median, making it one of the ACT's more affordable high-income locations.
What is the median house price in Taylor?
The estimated median house price is $517,000, based on 2025 rental data. Monthly mortgage repayments average around $2,500, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.7% is well below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $282, giving a rent-to-income ratio of just 10.6% of household income.
What schools are in Taylor?
No schools are recorded inside the Taylor boundary in this dataset. Families rely on ACT public schools in neighbouring suburbs within the postcode 2913 area. The suburb's population is highly educated, with 58.7% of residents holding university qualifications, which is 28.6 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Taylor safe?
Detailed suburb-level crime statistics are not available for Taylor. As a proxy measure, the suburb scores SEIFA decile 9 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, among the highest-advantage tiers nationally, and only 3.3% of residents (71 people) need daily assistance. Both indicators are consistent with a low-disadvantage, stable residential area.
Is Taylor good for property investment?
Taylor offers a 25.2% renter share and 4.0% vacancy rate, providing a balanced rental market. Weekly rent of $282 has grown 23.1% over the period. Overseas migration of 242 net arrivals per year to the area supports ongoing demand for family-sized homes. The 26.4% population growth over 10 years and forecasted expansion to 24,290 residents by 2031 indicate sustained long-term demand.
How is Taylor's population changing?
The broader area population grew 26.4% over 10 years and is forecast to reach 24,290 by 2031 at 2.31% annual growth. Overseas migration drives 242 net arrivals per year while internal migration runs at negative 350 annually. The suburb's median age of 30 is 10 years below national, signalling a young, growing resident base rather than a declining one.
What languages are spoken in Taylor?
With 55.6% of residents born overseas, Taylor sits 34 percentage points above the national average. Punjabi is the most spoken non-English language at 160 residents, followed by Urdu (65), Hindi (60) and Gujarati (48). Indian ancestry accounts for 540 residents, the second-largest ancestry group, reflecting a predominantly South Asian community.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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