Taylor

Lifestyle & dining

As a new-build suburb, Taylor doesn't yet have its own café strip or town centre, and much of daily life still revolves around neighbouring Gungahlin and nearby suburbs like Amaroo and Casey, which offer established shops, takeaway options and casual dining. For residents, this means Taylor works well as a quiet residential base while the more social side of life happens a short drive away.

As the suburb matures, local retail and community facilities are expected to develop in line with the broader Gungahlin district plan, following the pattern set by neighbouring new suburbs such as Moncrieff and Jacka.

Shopping

Taylor residents currently rely on nearby centres for day-to-day shopping, with Gungahlin Town Centre the main hub for supermarkets, specialty stores and larger retail needs. Amaroo and Casey also offer local shopping options within a short drive, giving residents practical access to essentials while Taylor's own commercial areas take shape over time.

Getting around

Taylor's location in Canberra's north means most trips involve a car in the near term, with arterial roads connecting through to Horse Park Drive and on to the Gungahlin Town Centre and the wider ACT road network. Public transport in the area typically runs via bus routes linking into Gungahlin, which also connects to Canberra's light rail line running south towards the city centre.

As Taylor and its neighbouring suburbs continue to develop, it's likely that bus services will expand to match population growth, following the pattern seen in other recently built-out Gungahlin suburbs.

Schools & families

Families in Taylor are served by Margaret Hendry School, a local school catering to younger years, and Aunty Agnes Shea High School for secondary students, both reflecting the ACT's approach to embedding new schools within growth areas. This gives Taylor households access to modern school facilities without needing to travel into older parts of Gungahlin or beyond.

With a median age of 30, Taylor is naturally attracting a strong share of young families and couples, and the suburb's ongoing development is likely to bring further parks, playgrounds and community infrastructure suited to this demographic over time.

Housing & architecture

Housing in Taylor is uniformly modern, given its status as a new suburb, with current listings showing a dwelling mix of 61% houses, 24% townhouses, 12% apartments or units and 4% vacant land. This spread points to a suburb still being built out, with land sales sitting alongside completed homes and a growing share of medium-density townhouse product aimed at first-home buyers and downsizers alike.

Expect contemporary designs, energy-efficient builds and smaller lot sizes typical of recent ACT greenfield releases, contrasting with the more established housing stock found in older parts of Gungahlin.

The property market

Taylor's median house price currently sits at $720,000, with units and apartments at a median of $520,000, offering a relatively accessible entry point into Canberra's north compared with more established inner suburbs. Median rent across the suburb is $690 per week, reflecting steady demand from tenants drawn to new housing stock and proximity to Gungahlin's amenities.

Recent house price growth has been flat at 0.0%, suggesting the market has settled after the initial phase of new releases, giving buyers a period of price stability to weigh up options. With land, townhouses and houses all still available, Taylor offers a range of entry points for buyers comparing it with neighbouring Moncrieff, Jacka, Amaroo, Casey and Bonner.