Hillside (Melton) vs Taylors Hill
The verdict
Hillside (Melton) is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $907K in Taylors Hill. Taylors Hill rates higher for liveability (88 vs 73). Taylors Hill is closer to the coast (18.3 km vs 21.2 km).
Scores
| Hillside (Melton) | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 70 |
| Transport | 51 | 60 |
| Education | 57 | 62 |
| Liveability | 73 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hillside (Melton) | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,331 | 15,419 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,190 | $2,374 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.2% | 44.1% |
| Born in Australia | 66.7% | 61.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.5 |
Growth: Hillside (Melton) High Growth · Taylors Hill High Growth
Property
| Hillside (Melton) | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $750K | $907K |
| Median unit price | $531K | $512K |
| House price YoY | -2.5% | 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
| Hillside (Melton) | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 92 | 78 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 92 | 97 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 231 | 123 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,152 | 1,641 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hillside (Melton) | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,031 | 1,052 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hillside (Melton) · Taylors Hill
Transport
| Hillside (Melton) | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 83 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Hillside (Melton) | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 7 |
| Parks | 32 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 17 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 127 | 66 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.2 km | 18.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.8 km | 21.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.1 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hillside (Melton) | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,331 | 15,419 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,148 | 15,481 |
| Projected 2041 | 39,465 | 35,111 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hillside (Melton) or Taylors Hill?
Hillside (Melton) and Taylors Hill have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Hillside (Melton) or Taylors Hill?
Hillside (Melton) is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $907K.
Which has better schools, Hillside (Melton) or Taylors Hill?
Taylors Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Hillside (Melton) 1031 vs Taylors Hill 1052; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hillside (Melton) or Taylors Hill?
Taylors Hill has the higher transport score (Hillside (Melton) 51/100 vs Taylors Hill 60/100).
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