Mayfield East vs Mayfield.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,125,000 and $1,003,500. Mayfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mayfield (median $1,003,500) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Mayfield East ($1,125,000). Over the past year, Mayfield (+11.5%) ran 11.5 percentage points ahead of Mayfield East (0%) on house-price growth.
Mayfield scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mayfield East (1015) sits above Mayfield (1011).
For buyers
Mayfield is the lower entry point at $1,003,500 median, 12% 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 3.24%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Mayfield East edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1011).
Common questions
Is Mayfield East or Mayfield cheaper to buy in?
Mayfield has the lower median house price at $1,003,500, roughly 12% 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 Mayfield?
Over the past 12 months, Mayfield grew +11.5% vs 0% in Mayfield East, a gap of 11.5 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 Mayfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mayfield East scores 1015 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, Mayfield East or Mayfield?
Mayfield scores 100/100 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 Mayfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.63% in Mayfield 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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