Taylors Lakes, Residential suburb in Melbourne, Australia
Taylors Lakes is a residential suburb west of Melbourne bounded by major roads and the Bendigo railway line. The Watergardens Town Centre anchors the area with hundreds of shops, restaurants, a cinema, and a railway station providing transport connections.
Development began in the 1970s when houses replaced rural farmland across the area. Official recognition as a suburb came in 1994.
The 2021 census revealed a population of 16,910 residents with strong Italian, English, Maltese, and Greek ancestral connections in the community.
The Watergardens Town Centre provides a central hub for shopping and services with straightforward navigation and pedestrian access. The railway station offers direct connections to central Melbourne for commuting.
Taylors Creek Trail winds through the suburb connecting residential areas to a chain of interconnected lakes. The walking and cycling paths allow visitors to enjoy water views without leaving the neighborhood.
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