Mays Hill vs Westmead
The verdict
Mays Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $1.93M in Westmead. Westmead rates higher for transport (99 vs 77). Mays Hill is closer to the coast (21.7 km vs 22.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Westmead rates higher (37 vs 6/100 in Mays Hill).
Scores
| Mays Hill | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 94 |
| Transport | 77 | 99 |
| Education | 80 | 81 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mays Hill | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,902 | 16,555 |
| Median age | 31 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,076 | $2,144 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.0% | 70.7% |
| Born in Australia | 30.9% | 26.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Mays Hill High Growth · Westmead High Growth
Property
| Mays Hill | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.43M | $1.93M |
| Median unit price | $599K | $587K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mays Hill | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,052 | 429 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 421 | 199 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 473 | 465 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,782 | 5,823 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mays Hill | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 9 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,091 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mays Hill · Westmead
Transport
| Mays Hill | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 3 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 160 m |
Liveability
| Mays Hill | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 15 |
| Parks | 2 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.7 km | 22.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.9 km | 21.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 670 m |
Population & growth
| Mays Hill | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,902 | 16,555 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,083 | 18,134 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,496 | 21,727 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.30% | 2.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mays Hill or Westmead?
Westmead has the higher residential safety score (Mays Hill 6/100 vs Westmead 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Mays Hill or Westmead?
Mays Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $1.93M.
Which has better public transport, Mays Hill or Westmead?
Westmead has the higher transport score (Mays Hill 77/100 vs Westmead 99/100).
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