Taylors Lakes, VIC 3488
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- City fringe
- $412/wk Median
- 10.0% Renters
Taylors Lakes Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.9k
- Median age
- 45
- Median weekly rent
- $412
- To the CBD
- 20.7km
- Walkability
- 7.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Taylors Lakes Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Taylors Lakes for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 10.0% of the suburb's 16,910 residents rent.
Around Taylors Lakes
Taylors Lakes Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Taylors Lakes Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Taylors Lakes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Taylors Lakes
Real questions renters ask before moving to Taylors Lakes.
Is Taylors Lakes walkable?
Taylors Lakes carries a walkability score of 7.6/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Taylors Lakes a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Taylors Lakes has a 10.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Taylors Lakes from the Melbourne CBD?
Taylors Lakes is approximately 20km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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