Mayfield East vs Maryville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,125,000 and $1,170,000. Mayfield East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mayfield East (median $1,125,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Maryville ($1,170,000). Over the past year, Mayfield East (0%) ran 2.3 percentage points ahead of Maryville (-2.3%) on house-price growth.
Mayfield East scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maryville (1052) sits above Mayfield East (1015).
For buyers
Mayfield East is the lower entry point at $1,125,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Maryville delivers the better gross yield (3.33% vs 3.24%), but Mayfield East has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Maryville edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1015).
Common questions
Is Mayfield East or Maryville cheaper to buy in?
Mayfield East has the lower median house price at $1,125,000, roughly 4% below Maryville ($1,170,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mayfield East or Maryville?
Over the past 12 months, Mayfield East grew 0% vs -2.3% in Maryville, a gap of 2.3 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 Maryville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maryville scores 1052 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 Maryville?
Mayfield East scores 56/100 on walkability vs 52/100. 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 Maryville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.33% in Maryville 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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