Islington vs Mayfield
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.
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Islington and Mayfield side by side
| Measure | Islington | Mayfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,042,500 | $1,003,500 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $297,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.9% | +11.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $725/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $615/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 47.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1021 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 78 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,026 | – |
| Median age | 35 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1078 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
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 carries both higher gross yield (3.63% vs 3.62%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Islington edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1011).
Islington vs Mayfield: 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Islington or Mayfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.63% in Mayfield vs 3.62% in Islington. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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