Mays Hill
NSW 2145 · Cumberland
1,902 (2021) → 2,083 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mays Hill is a high growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2145, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.43M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 77/100, and is about 22km inland. Mays Hill has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 6/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2145 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (31.76%), China (3.1%), Afghanistan (2.68%), Lebanon (2.63%), Pakistan (2.26%)
Top languages: Hindi (8.57%), Arabic (7.26%), Tamil (6.62%), Gujarati (4.42%), Punjabi (4.05%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1032 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Parramatta West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 1029
- Parramatta High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1132
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1106
- Westmead Christian Grammar SchoolPrimary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1117
- Indie School ParramattaSecondary · Independent · 1.1km
- Holroyd SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 983
- Westmead Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1117
- Hilltop Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 971
- Parramatta Marist High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1086
- Bayanami Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1108
- Parramatta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1134
- Arthur Phillip High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 994
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.
In this suburb
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mays Hill
Is Mays Hill safe?
Mays Hill has a residential safety score of 6/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,782 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mays Hill?
In Mays Hill, the median house price is $1.43M and the median unit price is $599K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Mays Hill from Sydney CBD?
Mays Hill is about 20.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 75 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mays Hill?
Mays Hill has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mays Hill?
Mays Hill has a transport score of 77/100 and 4 bus stops.