Islington vs Mayfield.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,042,500 and $1,003,500. Mayfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mayfield (median $1,003,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Islington ($1,042,500). Over the past year, Mayfield (+11.5%) ran 0.6 percentage points ahead of Islington (+10.9%) on house-price growth.
Mayfield scores higher on walkability (78/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Islington (1021) sits above Mayfield (1011).
For buyers
Mayfield is the lower entry point at $1,003,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Mayfield has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Islington edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1011).
Common questions
Is Islington or Mayfield cheaper to buy in?
Mayfield has the lower median house price at $1,003,500, roughly 4% below Islington ($1,042,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Islington or Mayfield?
Over the past 12 months, Mayfield grew +11.5% vs +10.9% in Islington, a gap of 0.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Islington or Mayfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Islington scores 1021 vs 1011 in Mayfield. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Islington or Mayfield?
Mayfield scores 100/100 on walkability vs 78/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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