Taylors Lakes Property Growth
VIC · 3038 · Western Melbourne
An outer north-western Melbourne suburb known for established family housing around its namesake lake reserve.
Overview
Location: City of Brimbank
An outer north-western Melbourne suburb known for established family housing around its namesake lake reserve.
Market Snapshot
Median House Price
$1.03m
Avg Days on Market
41 days
Demographics
Estimated Population
15,505
Owner Occupier Rate
90.0%
Renter Rate
10.0%
Transport & Connectivity
Major Roads
- Calder Freeway (northern boundary)
- Melton Highway
- Sunshine Avenue
Train Lines
- Watergardens station (Sunbury line) sits at the suburb's western edge within the Watergardens Town Centre precinct, with connecting bus services throughout the suburb
Taylors Lakes is approximately 20km north-west of the Melbourne CBD, within the City of Brimbank — a suburb largely developed through the 1980s and 1990s, named for the lakes on Taylors Creek and early Overnewton landholder William Taylor. Verify current timetables and traffic conditions before relying on any commute estimate.
Education
Taylors Lakes is well served by government and independent schooling.
Secondary Schools
- Taylors Lakes Primary School
- Taylors Lakes Secondary College
- and Overnewton Anglican Community College
Childcare
A range of long day care, kindergarten and outside school hours care providers operate across Taylors Lakes. Always verify availability and waitlists directly with providers.
Amenities & Lifestyle
The suburb has two retail centres: Taylors Lakes Shopping Centre (Woolworths plus around 20 specialty stores) at the Melton Highway/Sunshine Avenue corner, and the much larger Watergardens Town Centre — 300-plus outlets with a cinema, library, restaurant precinct and bowling alley. The Taylors Creek Trail links the residential streets to Watergardens, and local sporting clubs (football, cricket, tennis, soccer) are a community fixture.
Employment
Taylors Lakes is predominantly residential, with Watergardens Town Centre a major local retail employer and freeway access to the airport and western industrial precincts.
Commercial Centres
- Watergardens Town Centre
- Taylors Lakes Shopping Centre
Infrastructure
No major infrastructure projects are currently confirmed for Taylors Lakes. Check Infrastructure Australia's project pipeline, State Government announcements or City of Brimbank's website for the latest updates on works that may affect the area.
Growth Drivers
- Major regional retail centre nearby — Watergardens Town Centre, with over 300 outlets, a cinema, library, restaurant precinct and bowling alley, sits at the suburb's western edge and functions as a major local employer.
- Established 1980s-1990s residential character — a mature, family-oriented suburb with strong local schooling including Taylors Lakes Primary School, Taylors Lakes Secondary College and Overnewton Anglican Community College.
- Freeway access — the Calder Freeway along the northern boundary supports fast access to the airport and western industrial precincts.
- Active community sporting clubs — football, cricket, tennis and soccer clubs are a community fixture, connected by the Taylors Creek Trail.
Key Risks
- Interest rate and lending sensitivity — like all property markets, local prices and buyer activity can be affected by changes in interest rates and lending conditions.
- No train station within the suburb — Watergardens station sits at the suburb's edge, relying on connecting bus services for much of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions
Taylors Lakes offers a major regional retail centre nearby, an established family-oriented character and strong local schooling, but every investor's circumstances and goals differ. This is general information, not personalised financial advice — consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser before making investment decisions.
Refer to the Market Snapshot section on this page for current median price data sourced from our live database.
Taylors Lakes Primary School, Taylors Lakes Secondary College and Overnewton Anglican Community College serve the suburb.
Watergardens station on the Sunbury line sits at the suburb's western edge, with connecting bus services throughout the suburb. Verify current timetables and travel times before relying on any commute estimate.
Watergardens Town Centre offers over 300 outlets, a cinema, library and restaurant precinct, alongside the smaller Taylors Lakes Shopping Centre and the Taylors Creek Trail.
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Calculate Future ValueSources
- ABSAustralian Bureau of Statistics — Census QuickStats— https://www.abs.gov.au/census
- Local CouncilCity of Brimbank— https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au
- Department of Transport VictoriaDepartment of Transport and Planning Victoria— https://www.transport.vic.gov.au
- Victorian Planning AuthorityVictorian Planning Authority— https://vpa.vic.gov.au/
- Infrastructure AustraliaProject Pipeline— https://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Nothing on this page constitutes financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Property markets are volatile and past performance is not indicative of future results. Always seek independent advice from a qualified financial adviser before making any property investment decision.