Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Mount Taylor
11 km²
Almost entirely non-residential, Mount Taylor is one of the smallest areas in the region. The population has shrank 100% since 2011, leaving no permanent residents. This makes it a largely empty landscape where the few remaining traces of people are far younger than the national average. It is a remote setting with very few services and minimal human activity.
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The area is sparsely populated, with no residents recorded in 2021 after losing about 4 people since 2011. The typical age of those previously recorded was just 20, which is far younger than the national figure of 38.
Despite having no residents, there are 30 schools within 3 km, which is more than about 70% of similar areas.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, placing it among the smallest at this level.
Getting around is difficult, with no public transport routes or stops. The transit time to the city is 74 minutes, which is much higher than most areas, and the walk to the nearest stop takes 20 minutes.
There are no businesses operating here, and the population estimate is zero, making it one of the smallest areas at this level.
The average annual rainfall is 824mm, which is a little below the territory average. Temperatures are typical for the region, with an average maximum of 20.8 degrees.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.8, far below the territory average. Most homes lack a 15-minute walk to groceries, health services, or schools, though 66.7% are within reach of a park.
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