Trish Moore Licensed Estate Agent

Trish Moore B.Bus (Acc) FCA

Principal Buyers Agent

Estate Agent Licence

VIC 087665L

Chartered accountants Australia New Zealand

What's it like living in Taylors Hill?

Is Taylors Hill a good suburb to buy in?

Taylors Hill sits 22 kilometres northwest of the CBD within the City of Melton, built across two estates, Watervale and Taylors Hill proper, on land that once belonged to William Taylor's Overnewton pastoral estate. The first houses appeared around 2000, but core infrastructure, the primary school and both shopping centres, didn't arrive until 2010 and 2011, a decade-long catch-up that is now finished.

What's the Taylors Hill property market like?

The median house price sits at $938,000, up 8.6% over the past year and 3.4% in the most recent quarter alone, meaningfully higher and stronger than most of its neighbours across the wider Melton corridor. Owner-occupation runs at 86%, leaving only around 10% of properties in the rental market, a settled, family-owned suburb rather than a newer estate still filling up.

What should buyers watch for in Taylors Hill?

Taylors Hill's premium relative to nearby Melton suburbs reflects its more established infrastructure and 42 parks, not only its location, so factor that maturity into any comparison you make against newer, cheaper estates in the corridor. Similarly to Caroline Springs, this is a suburb where the growing pains are already behind it, which is exactly what buyers are paying for.

Why use a buyers advocate in Taylors Hill?

With such strong recent growth and low stock turnover, only a handful of sales each quarter, timing and preparation matter more here than in a suburb with a deeper, more liquid market. We track Taylors Hill closely enough to move fast when something suitable comes up, rather than starting the research only once a listing has already caught your eye.

The information provided is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. While care has been taken to ensure accuracy, the information may not be complete, current, or applicable to your specific situation. You should always do your own research and, where appropriate, seek advice from a qualified professional before making any decisions based on this information.

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The Taylors Hill property market

Data from Q4 2025 · Victorian Property Sales Report

These charts show median property prices, sales activity, and investment metrics for Taylors Hill. The median price represents the middle value of all sales—half sold for more, half for less—giving a more accurate picture than averages, which can be skewed by unusually high or low sales.

Median House Price $938k ↑ 8.6% YoY
Median Unit Price $600k ↑ 6.7% YoY

Price History (2015-2025)

Annual median prices showing long-term capital growth trends. Use this to assess how the suburb has performed through different market cycles.

Investment Performance

CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows average yearly growth accounting for compounding—a key metric for comparing investment returns.

Q4 2025 Sales Volume

Number of properties sold this quarter. Higher volumes indicate more market activity and reliable pricing data.

Recent Price Changes

Quarterly shows change from last quarter; Annual (YoY) compares to the same quarter last year, smoothing seasonal effects.

Data Sources: Property sales data from Victorian Property Sales Report (Department of Transport and Planning). Rental data from Homes Victoria Rental Report. All data licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.

Demographics of Taylors Hill

Based on 2021 Australian Census

Population 15,416
Median Age 35
Avg Household Size 3.5
Median Personal Income $796/wk

Age Distribution

Housing Tenure

Income & Housing Costs

Median Personal Income (weekly) $796
Median Family Income (weekly) $2,383
Median Rent (weekly) $420
Median Mortgage (monthly) $2,000

Top Occupations

Transport to Work

Languages Spoken at Home

English only 50.1%
Vietnamese 4.7%
Macedonian 4.3%
Arabic 3.5%
Punjabi 3.1%
Hindi 2.1%

Country of Birth

Australia 61.4%
India 6.4%
Vietnam 3.1%
Philippines 2.5%
North Macedonia 2%
Malta 1.4%

Dwellings

Total Dwellings 4,522
Occupied Dwellings 4,281
Unoccupied Dwellings 130

Data Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing. View full census data →

Schools in Taylors Hill

2 schools found

School Name Type Sector Year Range ICSEA Enrolments
Taylors Hill Primary School
Prep-6 ICSEA: 1031 616 students
Primary Government Prep-6 1031 616
Gilson College
Prep-12 ICSEA: 1071 1,105 students
Combined Independent Prep-12 1071 1,105

Data Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), MySchool data. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) represents the relative socio-educational advantage of students. The average ICSEA score is 1000.

Places of interest in Taylors Hill

  • Taylors Hill Community Centre
  • Taylors Hill Primary School grounds
  • Southern Cross Grammar
  • Local parks and playgrounds
  • Community sports facilities
  • Close to Watergardens Town Centre

Nearby attractions

  • Watergardens Town Centre in Taylors Lakes (250+ stores, Woolworths, Aldi, Big W, Kmart, Hoyts Cinema, Zone Bowling, Timezone, Sydenham Library, Railway Station adjacent)
  • Animal Land Children's Farm in Diggers Rest (established 1990, petting zoo, pony rides, farm animals, playgrounds)
  • Organ Pipes National Park (near Keilor)
  • Melton Reservoir (birdwatching, bushland, wildlife including wallabies and kangaroos)
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Buyers agent Taylors Hill VIC3037

How long does it take to buy a property in Taylors Hill with a buyers agent?

The property buying process in Taylors Hill typically takes 6-12 weeks from initial consultation to settlement. This includes property search, inspections, due diligence, negotiation, and conveyancing. We work at your pace and ensure you're comfortable with every decision, though we can move quickly when the right property appears.

How do you find properties in Taylors Hill before they're listed publicly?

Our relationships with real estate agents, industry contacts, and local networks in Taylors Hill give us early access to properties before they hit the market. We actively search for off-market opportunities that match your criteria, giving you less competition and often better negotiating leverage than publicly advertised properties.

What's the difference between buying in Taylors Hill versus a neighbouring suburb?

Taylors Hill sits within City of Melton, and its median price of $938,000 needs to be read against its immediate neighbours, not the whole of Melbourne's west. We help clients compare Taylors Hill against 2-3 realistic alternatives on lifestyle fit and value, not just which suburb is currently trending.

What's the rental demand like in Taylors Hill?

Rental demand in Taylors Hill depends heavily on proximity to transport and employment nodes within City of Melton. We assess vacancy trends and tenant profile for any specific property before recommending it as an investment, rather than relying on suburb-wide averages alone.

What infrastructure developments are planned near Taylors Hill?

Infrastructure projects affecting City of Melton — road upgrades, rail extensions, town centre redevelopments — can materially shift a suburb's trajectory over 5-10 years. We factor known and planned works near Taylors Hill into our advice on whether current pricing already reflects future upside.

What family-friendly amenities does Taylors Hill have?

Family fit in Taylors Hill comes down to parks, schools, childcare availability, and community feel — factors that don't show up in a price chart. We talk through what matters most to your family before shortlisting properties within City of Melton.

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