Westmead vs Mays Hill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,000,000 and $1,175,000. Westmead edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mays Hill (median $1,175,000) is roughly 70% cheaper to buy into than Westmead ($2,000,000). Over the past year, Westmead (+18.9%) ran 18.9 percentage points ahead of Mays Hill (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Westmead (1080) sits above Mays Hill (1076).
For buyers
Mays Hill is the lower entry point at $1,175,000 median, 70% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Mays Hill delivers the better gross yield (3.39% vs 1.99%), but Westmead has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Westmead edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1076).
Common questions
Is Westmead or Mays Hill cheaper to buy in?
Mays Hill has the lower median house price at $1,175,000, roughly 70% below Westmead ($2,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Westmead or Mays Hill?
Over the past 12 months, Westmead grew +18.9% vs 0% in Mays Hill, a gap of 18.9 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 Westmead or Mays Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Westmead scores 1080 vs 1076 in Mays Hill. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Westmead or Mays Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Mays Hill vs 1.99% in Westmead. 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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