Overall score
Caroline Springs
53.2/100
Taylors Hill
53.9/100
Caroline Springs vs Taylors Hill, VIC Suburb Comparison
Caroline Springs for retirees and investment; Taylors Hill for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Caroline SpringsTaylors Hill
Crime rate
Caroline Springs
49.4 / 1k
Taylors Hill
32.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caroline Springs
281
Taylors Hill
350
Population
Caroline Springs
24,488
Taylors Hill
15,419
Metric leadCaroline Springs 6Taylors Hill 52 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCaroline Springs
- Best for familiesTaylors Hill
- Best for investmentCaroline Springs
- Best for best schoolsTaylors Hill
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Caroline Springs | Taylors Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.2/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.7/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.4 / 1k | 32.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 23 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 87 | 35 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 281 | 350 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 8 |
| Green cover | 17.4% | 5.2% |
| Population | 24,488 | 15,419 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Caroline Springs reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Taylors Hill is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Caroline Springs pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Taylors Hill is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
Caroline Springs suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Taylors Hill is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.