Taylors Lakes
A 45-year median age and 89.8% separate-house share give Taylors Lakes an established family profile, while 33.8% of residents were born overseas and the population is 15,174. Household income reaches the 82.3rd percentile, higher than the national midpoint, yet the wider area has a slow-growth outlook. Compared with nearby Sydenham and Keilor Downs, Taylors Lakes is a western Melbourne suburb centred on detached homes, school access and car travel. Its density is 2,029.8 people per sq km and 26.1% work from home, while the median age is above the national figure by 5 years.
Population
15,174
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,164/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Median House
$935K
October to December 2025
A monthly mortgage figure of $1,800 and mortgage payments at 19.2% of household income sit close to the 19.0% rent-to-income measure. Buyers should allow for car dependence, since 67.2% drive to work.
For Buyers
A monthly mortgage figure of $1,800 and mortgage payments at 19.2% of household income sit close to the 19.0% rent-to-income measure. Buyers should allow for car dependence, since 67.2% drive to work.
For Investors
Rental supply is modest, with 9.9% of occupied dwellings rented, a weekly median rent of $411 and a 3.6% vacancy rate. Compared with the 51.2% owned outright share, the smaller rental base points to a market dominated by long-term owner-occupiers, which can limit investor stock but support tenant retention when homes become available. Rent growth of 21.2% signals recent income momentum, while 4 development applications in 12 months indicate limited visible pipeline activity. Overseas migration is the primary forecast driver, although the established area's annual trend is -0.69%, so investors should favour well-located, low-maintenance family homes and test yields carefully rather than assume rapid capital growth.
Development Activity
Total DAs
8
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+300.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Taylors Lakes
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Taylors Lakes Primary School
Taylors Lakes Secondary College
Demographics
Taylors Lakes has a median age of 45, 5 years above the national figure, and an average household size of 3.0, which is 0.5 higher than the national comparison. University-qualified residents account for 37.1%, 7.0 percentage points above the national level, while overseas-born residents make up 33.8%, 12.2 points higher. Italian ancestry is reported by 2,617 people, followed by English at 2,272, Maltese at 1,215 and Greek at 1,106. Greek, Italian and Macedon are prominent home languages, with 316, 311 and 287 speakers. The 54.7% couple-with-children share and 89.8% stay rate point to established households, while the older age profile shapes local demand.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.8%
Houses
9.6%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Price history shows a long-run lift but a recent pullback. Tenure is owner-heavy: 51.2% own outright, 36.5% hold a mortgage and 9.9% rent. That structure aligns with the 89.8% separate-house share and 57.2% 4 or more bedroom share, because established family dwellings encourage longer holding periods. Compared with apartment-led markets, the 0.5% apartment share makes detached-home pricing the key housing signal. Mortgage costs at 19.2% of household income are slightly higher than the 19.0% rent-to-income measure.
Mortgage / mo
$1,800
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$411
Census 2021
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$759
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.6%
Unoccupied
184
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
54.7%
Couples with children
32.2%
Couples, no children
12.4%
Single parent
4,421
Total families
Economy & Employment
Household income is $2,164 a week, placing Taylors Lakes at the 82.3rd percentile and higher than the national midpoint. Employment is anchored by healthcare at 13.1%, education at 12.4%, construction at 11.6%, professional and technical services at 9.2% and public administration at 7.8%. Professionals number 1,571, clerical and administrative workers 1,340, trades 1,075 and managers 1,061, creating a mixed white-collar and skilled-trade base. The 64.3% participation rate and 4.7% unemployment rate point to an active labour market, while 59.2% work full time. SEIFA results vary: IER is decile 9, IEO decile 6, and IRSD and IRSAD are both decile 7, a pattern consistent with strong household resources but varied education and occupation profiles.
Unemployment
4.7%
Labour Force
8,386
Unemployed
397
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.2%
Part-time
34.0%
Participation
64.3%
Employed
7,989
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
37.1%
Postgraduate
7.0%
Born Overseas
33.8%
Dwellings
4,991
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car-oriented: 67.2% drive to work, compared with 1.8% using public transport and 0.5% walking or cycling, while 26.1% work from home. Taylors Lakes has 2 local government schools, covering primary and secondary stages. Check the exact enrolment zone and year-level availability before buying or renting, since access varies by address. The crime rate is 71.4 offences per 1,000 residents, with 1,083 total offences; property and deception offences account for 686, compared with 147 crimes against the person. Socioeconomic conditions are solid but mixed, with IRSAD in decile 7 and IER in decile 9, both higher than the IEO decile 6. The 2,029.8 people per sq km density supports a settled suburban setting, but public transport convenience is lower than car access.
Drive
67.2%
Public Transport
1.8%
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
26.1%
Population Forecast
-0.69%/yr
(-117 people/yr)
EstablishedTaylors Lakes is an established, slow-growth market rather than a redevelopment-led frontier. The forecast annual trend is -0.69%, and population change across the wider area is -5.7% over 10 years, consistent with the Aging trajectory. Overseas migration is the primary driver, but it is not translating into a high-growth local profile as 89.8% of residents stayed at the same address and the median age is 45. Rent growth of 21.2% has been stronger than the population trend, while the gentrification score is 0 and the stage is Not gentrifying. The working-age share changed by -0.4% and the senior share rose 9.2%. Compared with expansion corridors, growth is lower and points to gradual household change.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+140
Net Internal / yr
-240
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -240/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
1,083
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
71.4
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Taylors Lakes compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taylors Lakes a good suburb to live in?
Yes, for households seeking established detached housing and local government schooling. Taylors Lakes has a median age of 45, 89.8% separate houses, 57.2% 4 or more bedroom dwellings and 26.1% working from home. The separate-house share is higher than the 0.5% apartment share. Car access is important because 67.2% drive to work.
What schools are in Taylors Lakes?
Taylors Lakes has 2 local government schools: Taylors Lakes Primary School and Taylors Lakes Secondary College. They cover primary and secondary years, giving more stage coverage than one school alone. Both are in the government sector, so buyers and renters should check the exact enrolment zone and year-level availability for each address.
Is Taylors Lakes safe?
Crime is recorded at 71.4 offences per 1,000 residents, with 1,083 total offences. Property and deception offences account for 686, compared with 147 crimes against the person, so security for homes, cars and belongings is worth considering. Crime conditions can vary by street and time, so inspect the immediate area.
Is Taylors Lakes good for property investment?
It can suit an investor targeting established family rentals, but the numbers favour careful selection. Weekly rent is $411, vacancy is 3.6% and renting households are 9.9%, compared with 51.2% owning outright. The annual growth trend is -0.69%, so rental demand and property quality matter more than assuming rapid capital growth.
How is Taylors Lakes's population changing?
The population is 15,174 today, with a median age of 45 and 89.8% of residents staying at the same address. The wider area's forecast annual trend is -0.69%, while 10-year population change is -5.7% and the trajectory is Aging. Overseas migration is still the primary driver, so change is more likely to come through household turnover than rapid expansion.
What languages are spoken in Taylors Lakes?
Languages other than English are an established part of Taylors Lakes, where 33.8% of residents were born overseas, 12.2 percentage points higher than the national figure. Greek is recorded for 316 speakers, Italian for 311, Macedon for 287, Arabic for 276 and Croatian for 211. Italian, Maltese and Greek ancestry counts are 2,617, 1,215 and 1,106.
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), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), 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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