Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mayfield vs Hilltown.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hilltown (1015) sits above Mayfield (1001).

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

Hilltown edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1001).

Common questionsMayfield vs Hilltown

Common questions

Does Mayfield or Hilltown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hilltown scores 1015 vs 1001 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
Hilltown

Price & Market

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

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$310/wk
$128/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
75.0%
Renter occupied
25.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
4
Population
42
63
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
4
1001
Avg ICSEA
1015

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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