Moving to Taylors Lakes (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Taylors Lakes in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Taylors Lakes at a Glance
| Need | Taylors Lakes |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 7 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks | 35 |
| Medical | 5 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 4 |
Your First Week in Taylors Lakes
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Taylors Lakes has 5 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Symmetry Physiotherapy | — | — |
| Dorevitch Pathology | — | — |
| Medical One | 1 Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes | +61 3 9390 8222 |
| Wyperfeld Medical Clinic | 1 Wyperfeld Avenue, Taylors Lakes | — |
| Inview Imaging | — | — |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, Taylors Lakes Pharmacy, Priceline Pharmacy, Care Plus Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Taylors Lakes has 0 restaurants and 7 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Boost Juice — 399 Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes
- Ferguson Plarre — 399 Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes
- Calavera — 399 Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes
- Chatime
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Taylors Lakes.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Taylors Lakes has 35 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Rose Hedge Reserve
- Salamander Drive Reserve
- Verona Drive Reserve
- Queen Victoria Crescent Reserve
- Transmission Line Linear Reserve
- Taylors Creek Linear Park
If You Have Kids
Taylors Lakes has 6 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Catholic Regional College Sydenham | 380 Sydenham Road |
| Overnewton Anglican Community College Canowindra Campus | 39-57 Robertsons Road |
| Catholic Regional College North Keilor | 1C Santa Monica Drive |
| Taylors Lakes Secondary College | 1-39 Parmelia Drive |
| Taylors Lakes Primary School | 2 Barbary Crescent |
Cost of Living in Taylors Lakes
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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