Taylors Lakes at a glance
Median house
$908,000
Median unit
$553,500
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
15.2k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Taylors Lakes.
The postcode for Taylors Lakes is 3038 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Taylors Lakes is $908,000.
Taylors Lakes (3038) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria. The median house here is $908,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Taylors Lakes has roughly 15,174 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Taylors Lakes scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Taylors Lakes's population at 15,174, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
15,174
Median age
45
Family households
85%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $908,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $553,500, roughly 39% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $182,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$908,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $553,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$381/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$411/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$908,000
$553,500
15,174
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.18% (median rent $381/wk against a $908,000 price tag). Units yield 3.86% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.18%
Based on $908,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.86%
Based on $553,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202686%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
999
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Taylors Lakes.
Local schools for Taylors Lakes
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Government School Catchment
Taylors Lakes Secondary College
Taylors Lakes Primary School
Sydenham Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Taylors Lakes.
- What is the median house price in Taylors Lakes?
- The median house price in Taylors Lakes, VIC 3038 is $908,000. The median unit price is $553,500.
- What is the Taylors Lakes postcode?
- Taylors Lakes is in the 3038 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Taylors Lakes?
- Taylors Lakes is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3038. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Taylors Lakes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $381, for units it's $411.
- What schools are in Taylors Lakes?
- There are 20 schools serving Taylors Lakes on this page, including Emmaus Catholic Primary School, Catholic Regional College Sydenham, Taylors Lakes Secondary College.
- How walkable is Taylors Lakes?
- Taylors Lakes has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Taylors Lakes?
- Taylors Lakes is close to Watergardens, Sydenham, Keilor Lodge, Keilor North, Delahey.
- What is the population of Taylors Lakes?
- The population of Taylors Lakes is approximately 15,174 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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