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Diggers Rest vs Taylors Hill

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 12.1 km apart, on the same open data. Diggers Rest scores higher on 0 of 10 measures.

Diggers RestTaylors Hill
Active3888
Safety5796
Wealth4483
Value6191
Parks4252
Cafés724
Transit027
Green space3459
Active & healthy3246
Schools nearby (OSM)1028
Median rent$397/wk $420/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$680,000$938,000
House sales this quarter5046
Population5,66915,419
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Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Diggers Rest safer than Taylors Hill?

Taylors Hill scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Diggers Rest or Taylors Hill?

Diggers Rest has the lower median house price of the two ($680,000 vs $938,000).

Should I live in Diggers Rest or Taylors Hill?

Diggers Rest scores higher on 0 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Diggers Rest or Taylors Hill.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →