Mayfield vs Mayfield East
Mayfield (median $1,003,500) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Mayfield East ($1,125,000).
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Mayfield and Mayfield East side by side
| Measure | Mayfield | Mayfield East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,003,500 | $1,125,000 |
| Median unit | $297,360 | $297,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 56 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 1,794 |
| Median age | – | 36 |
| 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 (100/100 vs 56/100 ), 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, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mayfield offers the higher gross rental yield (3.63% vs 3.24%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mayfield East edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1011).
Mayfield vs Mayfield East: common questions
Is Mayfield or Mayfield East cheaper to buy in?
Mayfield has the lower median house price at $1,003,500, roughly 11% below Mayfield East ($1,125,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mayfield or Mayfield East 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 or Mayfield East?
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 or Mayfield East?
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.
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