Delahey vs Taylors Lakes
The verdict
Delahey is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $931K in Taylors Lakes. Taylors Lakes rates higher for transport (99 vs 72). Delahey is closer to the coast (17.2 km vs 18.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Delahey rates higher (100 vs 91/100 in Taylors Lakes).
Scores
| Delahey | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 82 |
| Transport | 72 | 99 |
| Education | 54 | 60 |
| Liveability | 84 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Delahey | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,077 | 15,174 |
| Median age | 39 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,486 | $2,164 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.9% | 40.7% |
| Born in Australia | 47.1% | 64.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Delahey Moderate Growth · Taylors Lakes Moderate Growth
Property
| Delahey | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $642K | $931K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $553K |
| House price YoY | -6.0% | 8.1% |
| 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
| Delahey | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 111 | 86 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 87 | 534 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 334 | 165 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,476 | 6,103 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Delahey | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 1,011 |
See the full school list on each profile: Delahey · Taylors Lakes
Transport
| Delahey | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 65 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 70 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Delahey | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 30 |
| Parks | 15 | 30 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 120 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.2 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.4 km | 20.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Delahey | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,077 | 15,174 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,791 | 15,019 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,522 | 17,889 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.90% | -0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Delahey or Taylors Lakes?
Delahey has the higher residential safety score (Delahey 100/100 vs Taylors Lakes 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Delahey or Taylors Lakes?
Delahey is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $931K.
Which has better schools, Delahey or Taylors Lakes?
Taylors Lakes has a higher average school ICSEA (Delahey 973 vs Taylors Lakes 1011; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Delahey or Taylors Lakes?
Taylors Lakes has the higher transport score (Delahey 72/100 vs Taylors Lakes 99/100).
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