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Mays Hill, NSW 2145
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,410,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$610,000
market range $575K-$650K
Gross Yield (houses)
2.6%
1yr Growth (units)
+1.1%
market range -5.0% to +7.5%
Investment snapshot for Mays Hill
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Mays Hill market and investor summary
In Mays Hill, NSW 2145, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.6%. At 0.5% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.6% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.5% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 81 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Mays Hill: people, income and schools
Mays Hill is home to around 1,902 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 31, it reads as younger than the national median, with renters making up 65% of households. A renter base that size keeps demand for well-priced rentals fairly consistent, though rents do most of the work on the return.
The typical household income runs to around $108,000 a year (about $2,080 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 80 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Mays Hill sits about 21 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 55 for walkability and 20 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 1,902
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $108,000/yr
- Households renting
- 65%
- Family households
- 72%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 80
- avg ICSEA 1087
- Unemployment
- 3.7%
- Distance to CBD
- 21 km
- Walk score
- 55/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Mays Hill
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What should I check before investing in Mays Hill?
Mays Hill has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.8%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Tight rental market (0.5% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Mays Hill?
The median property price in Mays Hill, NSW 2145 is $610K for units.
What rental yield does Mays Hill show?
The gross rental yield in Mays Hill is 2.6% for houses and 5.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Mays Hill?
The current vacancy rate in Mays Hill is 0.5%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Mays Hill?
Mays Hill has a population of approximately 1,902 residents, with a median age of 31.
What schools are near Mays Hill?
There are 80 schools within roughly 5km of Mays Hill. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Mays Hill's population growing?
The population of Mays Hill has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Mays Hill from the CBD?
Mays Hill is about 21 km from the CBD.
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