Mayfield West vs Warabrook
The verdict
Warabrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $995K versus $1.00M in Mayfield West. Warabrook rates higher for transport (90 vs 76). Warabrook has a shorter estimated CBD commute (205 vs 249 min). On the separate residential safety score, Warabrook rates higher (79 vs 23/100 in Mayfield West).
Scores
| Mayfield West | Warabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 80 |
| Transport | 76 | 90 |
| Education | 59 | 61 |
| Liveability | 88 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mayfield West | Warabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,993 | 1,982 |
| Median age | 34 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,592 | $1,634 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.5% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Mayfield West Stable · Warabrook Stable
Property
| Mayfield West | Warabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.00M | $995K |
| Median unit price | $590K | $476K |
| House price YoY | 26.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mayfield West | Warabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 23 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 401 | 101 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 702 | 252 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 301 | 151 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,089 | 4,642 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mayfield West | Warabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,033 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Mayfield West · Warabrook
Transport
| Mayfield West | Warabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 205 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 520 m |
Liveability
| Mayfield West | Warabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.3 km | 7.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 119.9 km | 119.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mayfield West | Warabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,993 | 1,982 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,048 | 2,036 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,144 | 2,133 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.68% | 0.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mayfield West or Warabrook?
Warabrook has the higher residential safety score (Mayfield West 23/100 vs Warabrook 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Mayfield West or Warabrook?
Warabrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $995K versus $1.00M.
Which has better public transport, Mayfield West or Warabrook?
Warabrook has the higher transport score (Mayfield West 76/100 vs Warabrook 90/100).
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