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Diggers Rest vs Taylors Lakes

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 11.9 km apart, on the same open data. Diggers Rest scores higher on 1 of 10 measures.

Diggers RestTaylors Lakes
Active3858
Safety5734
Wealth4465
Value6177
Parks4260
Cafés748
Transit032
Green space3474
Active & healthy3254
Schools nearby (OSM)1015
Median rent$397/wk $411/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$680,000$935,000
House sales this quarter5053
Population5,66915,174
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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 Lakes?

Diggers Rest 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 Lakes?

Diggers Rest has the lower median house price of the two ($680,000 vs $935,000).

Should I live in Diggers Rest or Taylors Lakes?

Diggers Rest scores higher on 1 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Diggers Rest or Taylors Lakes.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →