Sydenham vs Taylors Lakes
Sydenham (median $750,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Taylors Lakes ($908,000).
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Sydenham and Taylors Lakes side by side
| Measure | Sydenham | Taylors Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,500 | $908,000 |
| Median unit | $487,000 | $553,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 15,174 |
| Median age | – | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 503 mm | 514 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taylors Lakes (1033) sits above Sydenham (1032).
- For buyers
- Sydenham is the lower entry point at $750,500 median, 17% 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
- Taylors Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1032).
Sydenham vs Taylors Lakes: common questions
Is Sydenham or Taylors Lakes cheaper to buy in?
Sydenham has the lower median house price at $750,500, roughly 17% below Taylors Lakes ($908,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Sydenham or Taylors Lakes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taylors Lakes scores 1033 vs 1032 in Sydenham. 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.
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