Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mayfield vs Tarago.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Tarago edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarago (993) sits above Mayfield (992).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Tarago edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 992).

Common questionsMayfield vs Tarago

Common questions

Does Mayfield or Tarago have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarago scores 993 vs 992 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mayfield
Metric
Tarago

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$272/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
81.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
31,629
Population
510
42
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
20
992
Avg ICSEA
993

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).