Taylors Hill (Vic.)

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Following an examination of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Taylors Hill has an estimated population of approximately 15,657 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 238 people (1.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 15,419 residents. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 15,657, which Districts estimated after analyzing the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and incorporating 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 3,411 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile among nationwide areas evaluated by Districts. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains, accounting for about 61.0% of the overall increase during recent times.

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The suburb of Taylors Hill features a highly educated workforce employed across various sectors, with an unemployment rate of just 3.2% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 1.9%, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area data. Jobholders numbered 9,298 as of March 2026, while the unemployment rate is 1.6% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, and workforce participation is exceptionally high at 75.8% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. Census records show that a significant 27.3% of working residents did so from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Taylors Hill earn a median income of $51,768 and an average income of $60,936. These figures are below the national average, and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the financial year 2023 yields current estimates of approximately $56,748 for the median and $66,798 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household incomes are exceptionally high, ranking in the 86th percentile ($2,374 weekly), whereas personal incomes rank lower in the 48th percentile. Income distribution details show the largest cohort consists of 37.7% of residents (5,902 people) earning between and weekly, which matches the wider region where this group accounts for . The area exhibits notable wealth, with of taxpayers earning more than weekly, which helps sustain high-end retail and services. Housing costs consume of income, and strong earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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An analysis of housing types in the suburb of Taylors Hill at the most recent Census showed that houses made up 85.1% of properties, while other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings) accounted for 14.9%, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in the suburb of Taylors Hill were slightly lower than the metropolitan Melbourne average, standing at 28.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (61.8%) or rented (9.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matched the metropolitan Melbourne average, while the median weekly rent was $420, compared to metropolitan Melbourne figures of $2,000 and $390. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Taylors Hill exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are considerably higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 90.4%, consisting of couples with children (63.4%), couples without children (16.1%), and single parents (10.3%). Non-family households represent the remaining 9.6%, which is made up of single-person households at 8.8% and group households at 0.8%. The median household size of 3.5 residents exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment levels in the suburb of Taylors Hill are lower than the regional averages, with 27.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. This difference suggests opportunities for further educational growth and skills training. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational and technical skills are well represented, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications from vocational institutions, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (18.3%).

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Public transit analysis shows 35 active transit stops in the suburb of Taylors Hill, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 6 separate routes, which combine to facilitate 1,483 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transit is classified as good, with residents living an average of 264 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the locality, most commuters travel elsewhere, with cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 90%, and trains accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 2.0 cars per home, which is higher than the regional average. A significant 27.3% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).

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The suburb of Taylors Hill displays favorable health metrics based on Districts analysis of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with common conditions showing low rates among the general population, although they exceed the national average within older, vulnerable groups. Private health insurance coverage is somewhat low, held by roughly 51% of the population (~7,978 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne.

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The suburb of Taylors Hill shows a high degree of cultural diversity, with 36.8% of residents born outside Australia and 48.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 60.4% of the population. The most distinct overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 3.0% of residents compared to 2.3% in Greater Melbourne.

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With a median age of 37, the suburb of Taylors Hill matches the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and is close to the national figure of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 17.7% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 9.5%. This concentration of residents aged 45 - 54 is significantly higher than the national rate of 12.0%. Since 2021, the median age has risen by 1.6 years from 35 to 37, indicating an aging community. Notable shifts include the 15 to 24 age bracket growing from 14.6% to 17.5% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group increasing from to . Conversely, the to cohort shrank from to , and the to age bracket fell from to . Demographic models indicate the age distribution will shift substantially by . Leading this change, the to group is projected to expand by ( people), growing from to . In contrast, the to age group is expected to contract by residents.

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Taylors Hill currently has an estimated 704 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 439 children aged 0-2 and 292 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 20% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 11% by 2041 (to approximately 780 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,847. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.