Mayfield East vs Islington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,125,000 and $1,042,500. Islington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Islington (median $1,042,500) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Mayfield East ($1,125,000). Over the past year, Islington (+10.9%) ran 10.9 percentage points ahead of Mayfield East (0%) on house-price growth.
Islington scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 78/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Islington (1021) sits above Mayfield East (1015).
For buyers
Islington is the lower entry point at $1,042,500 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Islington carries both higher gross yield (3.62% vs 3.24%) 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 1015).
Common questions
Is Mayfield East or Islington cheaper to buy in?
Islington has the lower median house price at $1,042,500, roughly 8% below Mayfield East ($1,125,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mayfield East or Islington?
Over the past 12 months, Islington grew +10.9% vs 0% in Mayfield East, a gap of 10.9 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 Mayfield East or Islington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Islington scores 1021 vs 1015 in Mayfield East. 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, Mayfield East or Islington?
Islington scores 78/100 on walkability vs 56/100. 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, Mayfield East or Islington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.62% in Islington vs 3.24% in Mayfield East. 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.
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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