Sydenham vs Taylors Lakes
The verdict
Sydenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $931K in Taylors Lakes. Taylors Lakes rates higher for transport (99 vs 77). Taylors Lakes has a shorter estimated CBD commute (48 vs 77 min).
Scores
| Sydenham | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 82 |
| Transport | 77 | 99 |
| Education | 59 | 60 |
| Liveability | 86 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sydenham | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,578 | 15,174 |
| Median age | 37 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,813 | $2,164 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.0% | 40.7% |
| Born in Australia | 53.4% | 64.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Sydenham Moderate Growth · Taylors Lakes Moderate Growth
Property
| Sydenham | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $720K | $931K |
| Median unit price | $475K | $553K |
| House price YoY | 0.5% | 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
| Sydenham | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 217 | 86 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 227 | 534 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 265 | 165 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,980 | 6,103 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sydenham | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,037 | 1,011 |
See the full school list on each profile: Sydenham · Taylors Lakes
Transport
| Sydenham | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 65 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 77 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 800 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Sydenham | 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 | 7 | 30 |
| Parks | 17 | 30 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | 62 | 120 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.6 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.5 km | 20.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Sydenham | Taylors Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,578 | 15,174 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,726 | 15,019 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,471 | 17,889 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | -0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sydenham or Taylors Lakes?
Sydenham has the higher residential safety score (Sydenham 93/100 vs Taylors Lakes 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Sydenham or Taylors Lakes?
Sydenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $931K.
Which has better schools, Sydenham or Taylors Lakes?
Sydenham has a higher average school ICSEA (Sydenham 1037 vs Taylors Lakes 1011; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Sydenham or Taylors Lakes?
Taylors Lakes has the higher transport score (Sydenham 77/100 vs Taylors Lakes 99/100).
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