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Mayfield vs Newnham

The verdict

Mayfield rates higher for transport (46 vs 31). Newnham rates higher for education (52 vs 38).

Scores

MayfieldNewnham
MayfieldNewnham
Overall6161
Transport4631
Education3852
Liveability9599

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

Demographics

MayfieldNewnham
Population1,5257,073
Median age3434
Median household income (wk)$886$1,223
Bachelor degree or higher16.4%34.0%
Born in Australia81.4%67.3%
Avg household size2.32.5

Growth: Mayfield Stable · Newnham Stable

Property

MayfieldNewnham
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

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Safety

MayfieldNewnham
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not availableData not available
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not availableData not available
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not availableData not available

Total incidents over time

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Schools

MayfieldNewnham
Total schools11
Government10
Independent01
Average ICSEA8741,002

See the full school list on each profile: Mayfield · Newnham

Transport

MayfieldNewnham
Transport score4631
Train stations00
Bus stops1437
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)Data not availableData not available

Liveability

MayfieldNewnham
Summer max temp24.0°C24.0°C
Winter max temp12.6°C12.6°C
Annual rainfall (mm)660660
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants05
Parks19
Playgrounds86
Swimming poolsData not available16
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)1.7 km850 m
Distance to CBD (km)167.0 km167.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)6.5 km6.7 km

Population & growth

MayfieldNewnham
Population (2021)1,5257,073
Estimated 20251,5427,153
Projected 20411,5857,353
Annual growth rate0.28%0.28%

Common questions

Which has better schools, Mayfield or Newnham?

Newnham has a higher average school ICSEA (Mayfield 874 vs Newnham 1002; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Mayfield or Newnham?

Mayfield has the higher transport score (Mayfield 46/100 vs Newnham 31/100).

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Data sources

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