Sydenham vs Taylors Hill
Sydenham (median $750,500) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Taylors Hill ($932,000).
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Sydenham and Taylors Hill side by side
| Measure | Sydenham | Taylors Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,500 | $932,000 |
| Median unit | $487,000 | $562,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 68 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 15,419 |
| Median age | – | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 503 mm | 503 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Sydenham scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 68/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sydenham (1032) sits above Taylors Hill (1025).
- For buyers
- Sydenham is the lower entry point at $750,500 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Sydenham edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1025).
Sydenham vs Taylors Hill: common questions
Is Sydenham or Taylors Hill cheaper to buy in?
Sydenham has the lower median house price at $750,500, roughly 19% below Taylors Hill ($932,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Sydenham or Taylors Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sydenham scores 1032 vs 1025 in Taylors Hill. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Sydenham or Taylors Hill?
Sydenham scores 100/100 on walkability vs 68/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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