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Mayfield, NSW 2540

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

Data updated

Tight Rental Market

Median House

$820,000

Median Unit

$625,000

Gross Yield (houses)

4.2%

1yr Growth (houses)

-15.2%

estimate

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Mayfield market and investor summary

Mayfield (NSW 2540) runs a median house price of $820K, with houses yielding a gross 4.2%. House prices have moved -15.2% over the past year. At 2.4% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.

For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.2% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.

Living in Mayfield: people, income and schools

Mayfield is home to around 9,856 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 51, an older, established demographic, and families account for 56% of households.

On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). Locally, around 36% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.

Population
9,856
+4% over 5yr
Median age
51 years
Households renting
22%
Family households
56%
Socio-economic rank
4/10
ABS advantage index
Unemployment
4.4%

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Mayfield

What should I check before investing in Mayfield?

Mayfield has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.3% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Mayfield?

The median property price in Mayfield, NSW 2540 is $820K for houses and $625K for units.

What rental yield does Mayfield show?

The gross rental yield in Mayfield is 4.2% for houses and 4.3% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Mayfield?

House prices in Mayfield are down 15.2% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Mayfield?

The current vacancy rate in Mayfield is 2.4%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.

How many people live in Mayfield?

Mayfield has a population of approximately 9,856 residents, with a median age of 51.

Is Mayfield's population growing?

The population of Mayfield has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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