City of Launceston
Mayfield
Mayfield at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
17.2k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Mayfield.
Mayfield (7248) sits in the Launceston region of Tasmania.
Mayfield has roughly 17,177 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mayfield scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mayfield's population at 17,177, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
17,177
Median age
33
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
17,177
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mayfield.
Local schools for Mayfield
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Government School Catchment
East Tamar Primary School
Mowbray Heights Primary School
Brooks High School
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Frequently asked
About Mayfield.
- What is the Mayfield postcode?
- Mayfield is in the 7248 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Launceston region.
- What is the average rent in Mayfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Mayfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Mayfield on this page, including East Tamar Primary School, Australian Christian College - Launceston, Mowbray Heights Primary School.
- How walkable is Mayfield?
- Mayfield has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Mayfield?
- Mayfield is close to Alanvale, Rocherlea, Mowbray Heights, Newnham, Mowbray.
- What is the population of Mayfield?
- Mayfield has approximately 17,177 residents. The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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