Mayfield
TAS 7248 · Launceston
1,525 (2021) → 1,542 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mayfield is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7248, about 167km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Mayfield are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 46/100, and is right by the coast. Mayfield has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7248 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Nepal (1.57%), England (1.18%), India (1.05%), China (0.59%), New Zealand (0.59%)
Top languages: Nepali (2.56%), Gujarati (0.59%), Mandarin (0.46%), Filipino (0.39%), Punjabi (0.33%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- East Tamar Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 863
Nearby (within 10km)
- Australian Christian College - LauncestonCombined · Independent · 0.4kmICSEA 1011
- Brooks High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 886
- Mastery Schools Australia - LauncestonCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Mowbray Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 925
- Launceston Church Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1094
- St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 984
- Riverside High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1009
- St Anthony's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1026
- Launceston Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1070
- Invermay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 925
- Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1018
- Launceston Big Picture SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1000
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mayfield
How far is Mayfield from Hobart CBD?
Mayfield is about 167.0 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Mayfield?
Mayfield has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 863 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mayfield?
Mayfield has a transport score of 46/100 and 14 bus stops.