Mayfield, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Mayfield NSW is 9,760 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mayfield is $805 per week ($41,860 per year). Median rent in Mayfield is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Mayfield has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mayfield has a population density of 3,129 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mayfield is England. The most common religion is No religion (48.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mayfield is $1,845.

Population
9,760
Census 2021
Median income
$805/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$375/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Mayfield vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Mayfield is $805 a week, 5% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 923rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $375 a week, $10 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 23.9% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMayfieldTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$805/wk$765/wk +5%$766/wk
Household income$1,566/wk$1,704/wk −8%$1,637/wk
Rent$375/wk$385/wk −3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,845/mo$1,965/mo −6%$1,733/mo
Median age3643 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.9%22.6% +1.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Mayfield, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Mayfield Population

9,760 residents at the 2021 Census.

Mayfield Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$805/wk
$41,860 per year
Ranked 3,540 of 14,663
Median Rent
$375/wk
$1,625 per month
Ranked 2,632 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,845/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Mayfield Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,566/wk
Median rent $375/wk
Rent to income 23.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Mayfield against your income

About $6,786 a month
Median rent $375/wk
Left after rent $1,191/wk
Rent share 23.9%

Mayfield Schools

27
schools nearby
15
government
1027
avg ICSEA score
10,549
total students
St Philip's Christian College - Waratah Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,466 students
1138
ICSEA
New Lambton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 538 students
1108
ICSEA
Hamilton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 306 students
1106
ICSEA
Tighes Hill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 358 students
1104
ICSEA
St Therese's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 543 students
1100
ICSEA
St Francis Xavier's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 959 students
1096
ICSEA
Islington Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 159 students
1090
ICSEA
Corpus Christi Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 169 students
1085
ICSEA
Hunter School of Performing Arts Government
Combined · K-12 · 1,094 students
1085
ICSEA
Hunter Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 337 students
1061
ICSEA
Lambton High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,176 students
1057
ICSEA
Mayfield East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 343 students
1044
ICSEA
San Clemente Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-10 · 605 students
1038
ICSEA
St Columban's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 162 students
1034
ICSEA
Mayfield West Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 342 students
1033
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Mayfield, with a map

Mayfield Map

Mayfield, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Mayfield, New South Wales: 32.8978°S, 151.7373°E

Mayfield Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (27)

People in Mayfield

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (4,774) Female 51.1% (4,987)

Population Density

3,129
people per km²
9,760 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,117
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.3%
New Zealand
1.4%
Philippines
0.7%
Scotland
0.6%
Vietnam
0.5%
India
0.5%
Italy
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Vietnamese
0.7%
Italian
0.4%
Macedonian
0.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Thai
0.3%
Serbian
0.3%
Greek
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
41.4%
Australian
37.8%
Irish
14.0%
Scottish
11.7%
German
4.8%
Australian Aboriginal
4.8%
Italian
2.8%
Dutch
1.3%
Welsh
1.3%
Polish
1.2%
Filipino
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
48.6%
Catholic
18.5%
Anglican
10.4%
Not stated
6.1%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Uniting Church
2.2%
Baptist
1.6%
Buddhism
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
30.6% 2,523
Separated
3.5% 289
Divorced
11.2% 928
Widowed
5.2% 426
Never married
49.5% 4,086

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.2%
Couple: no children
31.7%
Couple: no children under 15
9.9%
One parent: children under 15
9.3%
One parent: no children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.0%
2 persons
34.8%
3 persons
15.6%
4 persons
10.6%
5 persons
3.6%
6+ persons
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Mayfield

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,066 occupied private dwellings in Mayfield at the 2021 Census, 40.9% were rented, 22.7% owned outright and 33.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 59 dwellings
Owned outright
22.7% 925 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
33.5% 1,364 dwellings
Rented
40.9% 1,663 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 55 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
81.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.7%
2 bedrooms
30.4%
3 bedrooms
48.1%
4 bedrooms
10.7%
5 bedrooms
1.4%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.1%
$800-$999/mo
4.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
32.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.4%
1 vehicle
41.5%
2 vehicles
36.9%
3 vehicles
8.0%
4+ vehicles
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Mayfield

Employment

Employed full-time
37.8% 2,834 people
Employed part-time
23.1% 1,732 people
Unemployed
3.9% 289 people
Not in labour force
35.2% 2,634 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
36.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Community & Personal Service
13.6%
Clerical & Administrative
11.5%
Managers
10.7%
Labourers
4.7%
Sales Workers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
6.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.9%
$4,000+/wk
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.0%
$1-$149/wk
2.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Did not go to work
20.9%
Car (passenger)
4.1%
Walked only
2.9%
Bicycle
1.5%
Bus
1.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Truck
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Train
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.4%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.8%
Postgraduate Degree
10.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.0%
Society & Culture
16.6%
Health
14.3%
Engineering
13.3%
Education
8.9%
Architecture & Building
7.2%
Creative Arts
7.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%
Information Technology
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.0%
Vocational Education
19.0%
Secondary: Government
18.1%
Pre-school
14.3%
Primary: Catholic
7.2%
Secondary: Catholic
5.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.5%
Has need for assistance
8.3%
Need for assistance not stated
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,685
Asthma
481
Arthritis
355
Diabetes
286
Heart disease
261
Lung condition
253
Cancer
147
Kidney disease
136
Stroke
106
Dementia
50

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.3% 956
Did not provide
87.7% 6,819

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.0% 1,010
Not a volunteer
87.0% 6,788

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 56
Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 29
Previously served
2.5% 199
Never served
96.4% 7,523

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
45.6%
1 child
14.3%
2 children
23.1%
3 children
11.4%
4 children
4.3%
5+ children
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
28
1951: 1960
65
1961: 1970
143
1971: 1980
144
1981: 1990
157
1991: 2000
134
2001: 2010
209
2011: 2015
175
2016
33
2017
50
2018
79
2019
51
2020
17
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

18.6%
moved in the last year
48.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
7,437
Moved from NSW
1,263
Moved: same area (SA2)
239
Moved from overseas
41
Moved from VIC
41
Moved from QLD
40
Moved from ACT
15
Moved from SA
9
Moved from TAS
8
Moved from WA
7
Moved from NT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5: 14 hours
32.0%
15: 29 hours
11.6%
30+ hours
7.0%
Did not do domestic work
27.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.7%
Step family: no other children
9.3%
Blended family: no other children
4.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%
Other couple: children only
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $937/wk Rent: $200/wk $175/wk less rent
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Income: $852/wk Rent: $220/wk $155/wk less rent
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Income: $831/wk Rent: $300/wk $75/wk less rent
Telarah
Income: $689/wk Rent: $300/wk $75/wk less rent
West Bathurst
Income: $729/wk Rent: $310/wk $65/wk less rent
Doonside
Income: $647/wk Rent: $350/wk $25/wk less rent
Glendale (NSW)
Income: $736/wk Rent: $360/wk $15/wk less rent
Kelso (NSW)
Income: $803/wk Rent: $360/wk $15/wk less rent

Suburbs near Mayfield

The closest suburb to Mayfield is Mayfield East, 1.2 km away.

Mayfield East
1.2 km away · income $903/wk · rent $420/wk
Georgetown (NSW)
1.4 km away · income $942/wk · rent $423/wk
Waratah (NSW)
1.4 km away · income $785/wk · rent $350/wk
Tighes Hill
1.6 km away · income $914/wk · rent $400/wk
Mayfield West
1.8 km away · income $808/wk · rent $370/wk
Islington
2.0 km away · income $995/wk · rent $430/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mayfield

What is the population of Mayfield NSW?

The population of Mayfield NSW is 9,760 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,129 people per km². Mayfield is ranked #670 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mayfield?

The median personal income in Mayfield NSW is $805 per week, or $41,860 per year. The median household income is $1,566 per week. Family income is $2,117 per week. Mayfield is ranked #3,540 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mayfield?

Median rent in Mayfield NSW is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Rent represents 23.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Mayfield ranks #2,632 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mayfield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mayfield NSW is $1,845. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mayfield?

The median age in Mayfield NSW is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mayfield a good suburb to live in?

Mayfield is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 9,760. The median income is $805/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12540. All dollar figures in AUD.