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Boro vs Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)

The verdict

Boro is more affordable, with a median house price of $760K versus $868K in Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional). Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) is closer to the coast (61.0 km vs 69.6 km).

Scores

BoroMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
BoroMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Overall1616
Transport00
Education2829
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BoroMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Population9757
Median age4741
Median household income (wk)$2,535$1,906
Bachelor degree or higher17.5%18.2%
Born in Australia82.5%84.2%
Avg household size2.52.9

Growth: Boro Moderate Growth · Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) Moderate Growth

Property

BoroMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Median house price$760K$868K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)21Data not available

Median price history

Safety

BoroMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k0Data not available
Domestic assault /100k1,031Data not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,186Data not available

Total incidents over time

Schools

BoroMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Boro · Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)

Transport

BoroMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)15.2 km22.0 km

Liveability

BoroMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)650650
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)69.6 km61.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)202.4 km200.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)28.6 km23.1 km

Population & growth

BoroMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Population (2021)9757
Estimated 202510159
Projected 204112070
Annual growth rate1.02%0.87%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Boro or Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)?

Boro is more affordable, with a median house price of $760K versus $868K.

Which has better public transport, Boro or Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)?

Boro and Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) have similar transport scores.

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