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Marlowe vs Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)

The verdict

Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $1.15M in Marlowe. Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) rates higher for education (29 vs 0). Marlowe is closer to the coast (51.3 km vs 61.0 km).

Scores

MarloweMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
MarloweMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Overall816
Transport00
Education029
Liveability2222

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

Demographics

MarloweMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Population857
Median age7241
Median household income (wk)$1,125$1,906
Bachelor degree or higher0.0%18.2%
Born in Australia100.0%84.2%
Avg household size1.62.9

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

Property

MarloweMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Median house price$1.15M$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)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

MarloweMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k0Data not available
Domestic assault /100k0Data not available
Total incidents /100k (all)0Data not available

Total incidents over time

Schools

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

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

Transport

MarloweMayfield (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)30.5 km22.0 km

Liveability

MarloweMayfield (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)51.3 km61.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)197.2 km200.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)20.4 km23.1 km

Population & growth

MarloweMayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)
Population (2021)857
Estimated 2025859
Projected 20411070
Annual growth rate0.00%0.87%

Common questions

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

Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $1.15M.

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

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

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