Caroline Springs vs Taylors Hill
The verdict
Caroline Springs is more affordable, with a median house price of $730K versus $907K in Taylors Hill. Taylors Hill rates higher for liveability (88 vs 77). Caroline Springs is closer to the coast (16.9 km vs 18.3 km).
Scores
| Caroline Springs | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 70 |
| Transport | 57 | 60 |
| Education | 63 | 62 |
| Liveability | 77 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caroline Springs | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,488 | 15,419 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,134 | $2,374 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.3% | 44.1% |
| Born in Australia | 55.5% | 61.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.5 |
Growth: Caroline Springs High Growth · Taylors Hill High Growth
Property
| Caroline Springs | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $730K | $907K |
| Median unit price | $485K | $512K |
| House price YoY | -0.1% | 2.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Caroline Springs | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 163 | 78 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 180 | 97 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 265 | 123 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,590 | 1,641 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caroline Springs | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | 1,052 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caroline Springs · Taylors Hill
Transport
| Caroline Springs | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 87 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 77 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Caroline Springs | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 7 |
| Parks | 52 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 66 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.9 km | 18.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.7 km | 21.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.6 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Caroline Springs | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 24,488 | 15,419 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,844 | 15,481 |
| Projected 2041 | 55,762 | 35,111 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | 0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caroline Springs or Taylors Hill?
Caroline Springs and Taylors Hill have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Caroline Springs or Taylors Hill?
Caroline Springs is more affordable, with a median house price of $730K versus $907K.
Which has better schools, Caroline Springs or Taylors Hill?
Taylors Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Caroline Springs 1045 vs Taylors Hill 1052; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Caroline Springs or Taylors Hill?
Taylors Hill has the higher transport score (Caroline Springs 57/100 vs Taylors Hill 60/100).
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