Taylor, ACT 2913 — Suburb Profile

In short

Taylor is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2913, home to 2,220 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 18 km from the Canberra CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$282 /wk

Population2,220

Median age30

Area4.1 km²

To CBD18 km

LGAUnincorporated ACT

Demographics

Population: 2,220
Median age: 30 years
Median household income: $2,655 /week
Median personal income: $1,113 /week
Median family income: $2,527 /week
Average household size: 3.4
Persons per bedroom: 1.0
Local government area: Unincorporated ACT
Statistical region (SA4): Australian Capital Territory
Remoteness classification: Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate: Fenner

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $282 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $2,500
Rent share of household income: 11%

Schools

Ngunnawal Primary Primary · Government
Good Shepherd Primary School Primary · Independent
Amaroo School Preschool · Government
Amaroo School Primary · Government
Amaroo School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

146 parks and reserves
16 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
Annual rainfall: 636 mm
Reference station: Canberra Airport, 20.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 2,793 resolvable premises in Taylor. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 185 across Taylor in the year to Q4 2025 (stable on the prior year).
Most common categories: 57 violent offences, 43 other offences, 28 property damage.

Figures cover Taylor alone, within the ACT Policing Gungahlin patrol region.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Taylor?

Taylor (ACT 2913) had 2,220 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.

What is the median rent in Taylor?

The median advertised rent in Taylor is $282/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Taylor?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Taylor covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Ngunnawal Primary (2.5 km), Good Shepherd Primary School (2.7 km), Amaroo School (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Taylor?

Taylor is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Taylor?

Across the surrounding area, 185 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (57), other (43), property damage (28). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Taylor?

In Taylor, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (20 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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