SuburbCheck

Taylors Lakes

VIC 3038 · Brimbank

15,174 (2021) → 15,019 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

82
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

15,174
Population
$931K
Median house (2024)
91
Safety score
99
Transport score

Taylors Lakes is a moderate growth suburb in Brimbank, VIC 3038, about 20km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $931K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is about 19km inland. Taylors Lakes has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.

20.1 km
To Melbourne CBD
18.7 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

15,174
Population
45
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,164
vs NSW median+17.0%
Bachelor degree or higher40.7%
Born in Australia64.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,484 / 23 / 479

Top countries of birth: India (3.22%), Italy (2.95%), North Macedonia (2.3%), Vietnam (2.04%), Malta (1.92%)

Top languages: Italian (4.47%), Greek (4.27%), Macedon (3.69%), Arabic (3.67%), Croatian (2.87%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$931K+8.1%
Median house (2024)
$553K+32.5%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

91
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

13
Break & enter dwelling86/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
81
Motor vehicle theft534/100k
25
Domestic assault165/100k
17
Robbery112/100k
37
Non-domestic assault244/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 926 (all categories, latest year)6,103 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

63

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

93
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1014 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Taylors Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1016
  • Taylors Lakes Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1006
  • Overnewton Anglican Community College - Canowindra CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Catholic Regional College SydenhamSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1026
  • Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1065
  • Catholic Regional College North KeilorSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1051
  • Sydenham - Hillside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1021
  • Mackellar Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 987
  • Monmia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 988
  • St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1053
  • Copperfield College-Sydenham Junior CampusSecondary · Government · 2.5km
  • Copperfield CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 958
  • Keilor Views Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1013
  • Keilor Downs Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1006
  • Taylors Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1028

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

99
1Train
1Metro
65Bus
CBD commute (est.)48 min (train)
Peak train frequency8/hr
Nearest train stationWatergardens Railway (1.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

53 in suburbSupermarkets
3930 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5130 in suburbParks
2517 in suburbPlaygrounds
248120 in suburbPools
85 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
103 in suburbGPs
43 in suburbPharmacies
173 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
16244 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSunshine Hospital (7.2 km)
Nearest vet2.5 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (5.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

49

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

8
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
162
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

37

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

51
Parks
0
Nature reserves
21
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

19

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
4
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

20

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.46

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate-0.26%
Projected population 204117,889
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Brimbank

Keilor Lodge$861K62transportKeilor NorthData not available51transportSydenham$745K77transportDelahey$601K72transportKeilor Downs$675K74transportCalder ParkData not available50transport

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Frequently asked questions about Taylors Lakes

Is Taylors Lakes safe?

Taylors Lakes has a residential safety score of 91/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,103 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Taylors Lakes?

In Taylors Lakes, the .

How far is Taylors Lakes from Melbourne CBD?

Taylors Lakes is about 20.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 48 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Taylors Lakes?

Taylors Lakes has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1011 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Taylors Lakes?

Taylors Lakes has a transport score of 99/100, including 1 train station and 65 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.