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Mayfield - Warabrook has an estimated 16,087 residents, up 3.6% since the 2021 Census, with 87 projects tracked in the area around Mayfield - Warabrook.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Mayfield - Warabrook Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 118 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney CBD. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 16,087, an increase of 561 people (3.6%) from the 15,526 people counted in the 2021 Census. This change is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 16,026 as of June 2025, together with 433 validated new addresses added since the Census date. The area features a high proportion of young adults, largely living in lone person and group households, and a low average household size. Sales volumes are significantly above average relative to its population.
Market factors include a strong service amenity offering, an above-average renting population, a notable healthcare employment base, an elevated 25 to 34 year old demographic and a strong semi-detached presence. Population growth in the area shows moderate expansion patterns. Residents have access to parks, green open spaces and local shopping centres, alongside primary schools and higher education establishments.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Mayfield - Warabrook Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 118 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney CBD. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 16,087, an increase of 561 people (3.6%) from the 15,526 people counted in the 2021 Census. This change is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 16,026 as of June 2025, together with 433 validated new addresses added since the Census date. The area features a high proportion of young adults, largely living in lone person and group households, and a low average household size. Sales volumes are significantly above average relative to its population.
Market factors include a strong service amenity offering, an above-average renting population, a notable healthcare employment base, an elevated 25 to 34 year old demographic and a strong semi-detached presence. Population growth in the area shows moderate expansion patterns. Residents have access to parks, green open spaces and local shopping centres, alongside primary schools and higher education establishments.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 14,648 in 2001 and 16,026 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 16,087 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 21.2%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 33.4%.
Mayfield - Warabrook ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for amenities and the 87th for transport & access.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Mayfield - Warabrook is $620 a week, up 4.0% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 7% above Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.3%.
7% above Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $405 in 2017, $700 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $278 in 2017, $439 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Winchester Street Mayfield NSW 2304 | $975,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 21 Roe Street Mayfield NSW 2304 | $956,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 10 Thomas Street Mayfield NSW 2304 | $921,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 2 Barber Street Mayfield NSW 2304 | $1,060,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 92 Woodstock Street Mayfield NSW 2304 | $805,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 46/8 Spit Island Close, Mayfield West NSW 2304 | $242,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 22 Nile Street Mayfield NSW 2304 | $920,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 36 Buruda Street, Mayfield West NSW 2304 | $1,100,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 11 Mounter Street, Mayfield East NSW 2304 | $1,160,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 7 Olearia Crescent, Warabrook NSW 2304 | $1,175,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 43 residential sales recorded since 3 Aug 2026 (the latest settled 1 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 43, houses and units together, was $980,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $620 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.03m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $815k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $980,000 | Median of the 43 most recent residential sales, settled 3 Aug 2026 to 1 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $700 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +6.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $439 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | -1.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.5% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 2.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Newcastle | $652 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Newcastle, over 12 months | +6.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 363 tracked applications: 130 approved, 61 under assessment, 172 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 87 projects in and around Mayfield - Warabrook, 23 of them under construction.
A $25 million NSW Government project to remediate contaminated residential land at the former Waratah Gasworks site, which operated from 1889 to 1926.
A Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence being established at TAFE NSW's Tighes Hill campus in Newcastle to deliver microskills, microcredentials and higher apprenticeships aligned to clean energy and sustainable manufacturing.
Five-storey social and affordable housing complex delivering 36 homes (8 one-bedroom and 26 two-bedroom) with two ground-floor commercial tenancies. Features include curved facade, high ceilings, large glazing for cross-ventilation, rooftop solar to offset common power usage, on-site water capture for irrigation, and a 7-star NatHERS energy rating.
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Construction has reached a major milestone with the bypass alignment fully connected and all major bridges completed.
A master-planned retirement community set on the Shortland Waters Golf Course featuring modern villas and comprehensive amenities including a community centre, gym, hair salon, and library. Stages 4 and 5 comprise 167 independent living units valued at $110 million, currently in construction and delivery phases.
The Hunter Indoor Sports Centre is a proposed 12-court multi-purpose indoor sports complex on Wallarah and Blackley Ovals in New Lambton, Newcastle. It would replace the ageing Newcastle Basketball Stadium at Broadmeadow, which must be vacated by early 2028 to make way for the Broadmeadow Place Strategy housing redevelopment.
Residential apartment development located in Georgetown, adjacent to Broadmeadow, by local developer GWH. Part of GWH's portfolio of new homes in the Newcastle region, with units currently for sale.
A $300-million seniors housing development featuring four buildings up to 15 storeys, providing over 200 independent living units and a residential aged-care home with 120 beds.
A state-led urban renewal initiative under the NSW TOD Program, implementing new planning controls within 400 metres of Hamilton Station to stimulate high-density residential growth. The reforms permit residential flat buildings up to 22 metres and shop-top housing up to 24 metres, with a maximum floor space ratio of 2.5:1.
The Newcastle Future Transit Corridor is a planned 3.2 kilometre corridor linking the Newcastle Interchange at Wickham with the Broadmeadow precinct via Tudor Street. Transport for NSW has confirmed the alignment so that future multi-modal transport, such as rapid buses or light rail, can be enabled.
DA approved three-storey Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development with 53 self-contained studio units, 12 car spaces, expansive indoor and outdoor communal areas, and a rooftop garden. It is strategically located adjacent to the University of Newcastle's Callaghan Campus.
A landmark redevelopment of the historic Dairy Farmers Corner featuring two residential towers of 30 and 25 storeys. The project delivers 191 luxury apartments and five levels of commercial space. It incorporates heritage-listed elements including the iconic glass milk bottle and clock tower into a public art installation.
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Estimated completion year of the 29 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 8, 2027 10, 2028 5, 2029 2, 2030 0, 2031 1, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1. 38 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 363 substantial development applications lodged in and around Mayfield - Warabrook over the past 5 years, 227 in the last 12 months; 61 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 5, 2022 27, 2023 18, 2024 43, 2025 51, 2026 (to Oct) 219.
Key application 2/-/1315550, Mayfield Commercial | $122m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 363 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 227 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.6 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 34th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 40 | ABS building approvals | 51st percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 130 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 61 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 include: Mayfield Concept Plan (Construction); Newcastle Port Logistics Hub (Construction); Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (Construction); Former Waratah Gasworks Remediation (Construction); and Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Sports & Recreation, and Education & Training, among others.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Mayfield - Warabrook compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 area has seen 58 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Mayfield - Warabrook SA2's current population of 16,087 has been supported by 40 approvals on average over recent years.
The Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 has seen 2.6 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 597 people in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 40, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 has grown by approximately 451 people, while 202 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.2 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Mayfield - Warabrook reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,087 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +3.6% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,134 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 15,526 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 561 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 7.54 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 was estimated to be approximately 16,087 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 16,026 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The mayfield - warabrook sa2 has added approximately 561 people and shown a 3.61% increase from the 15,526 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is estimated at 2,134 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.4% per annum.
Population growth in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (100.0%), Natural increase (0.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 100.0% of overall population gains.
Mayfield - Warabrook's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 16.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 31.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 57.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 37 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 10.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 21.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 16.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 at 36 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 37 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 36 years as at August 2026, Mayfield - Warabrook is 7 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and 2 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 21.2% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 75 - 84 group, making up 4.7% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most over-represented age groups are 25-34 year-olds (21.2% vs 11.5%) and 35-44 year-olds (16.3% vs 12.1%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (1.4% vs 2.9%) and 75-84 year-olds (4.7% vs 8.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 16.6% of the population in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 15.2% of the population in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $61,838 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $70,872 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,604 | 2021 Census, weekly | 41st percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $811 | 2021 Census, weekly | 51st percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 19.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,112 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 25.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is approximately $65,783. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $61,838.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is approximately $75,394. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $70,872.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is approximately $65,783 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $61,838 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is approximately $75,394 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $70,872 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2's households (~33.4% / 2,124 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 33.4% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is $1,604/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is $2,112/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is $811/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $61,838 with the average level standing at $70,872. This is in line with the national averages and compares to levels of $55,733 and $69,112 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $65,783 (median) and $75,394 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is $5,641 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The mayfield - warabrook sa2's disposable income is $5,641 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch assessment indicates Mayfield - Warabrook faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 68.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 8,378 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 16,882 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 8,977 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 has approximately 8,378 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.7%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 stands at 6.7%, which is 2.5 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (21.5% of employment), education & training (10.6%), and retail trade (8.6%). Other significant employers include accommodation & food and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is 68.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate leading the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The mayfield - warabrook sa2 shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 21.5% of the local workforce compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The mayfield - warabrook sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 4.8% decline, ranking 33rd out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational attainment in Mayfield - Warabrook sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 20.2% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 29.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 24.4% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.5% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 36.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 27.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 8.1% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 7.7% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 5.2% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
29.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
36.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The mayfield - warabrook sa2 ranks in the 53th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 are: Certificate (24.4%), Bachelor Degree (20.2%), Advanced Diploma (10.0%).
27.7% of the population in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 7.7% in primary school, 5.2% in secondary school, 8.1% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is 1028, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 6 schools within the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,777 students.
The mayfield - warabrook sa2 includes 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 combined schools.
Mayfield - Warabrook features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.2 people | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 32.7% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 22.0% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 24.3% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 11.9% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 7.4% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 6,360 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 6,590 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 59.8% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.3 per family | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 had 6,360 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 3.6% to an estimated 6,590 households today.
The average household size in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is 2.2 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 59.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (32.7%), group households (7.4%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 3,803 family households, couples with children account for 22.0% of all households, couples without children at home 24.3%, and single parent families 11.9%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Conversely, family households are under-represented at 59.8% compared to 68.8% in Regional NSW. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 have an average of 1.3 children, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 32.5% of the adult population are currently married, while 47.5% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 32.7% of all households in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 7.4% of households, above the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Mayfield - Warabrook ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 14.7% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 9.8% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 90.2% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 90.0% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 3.4% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
Mayfield - Warabrook was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 85.3% of its population born in Australia, 90.0% being citizens, and 90.2% speaking English only at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Mayfield - Warabrook, at 45.2% of people, although more residents (50.8%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 1.2% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Mayfield - Warabrook are English, comprising 29.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.0% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Mayfield - Warabrook (vs 0.5% across Regional NSW), Macedonian at 0.6% (vs 0.4%) and Samoan at 0.3% (vs 0.1%).
14.7% of the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
9.8% of the population in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
3.4% of the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
90.0% of the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Mayfield - Warabrook is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 40.4% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 25.4% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 75.7% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,883 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 34.2% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 17.6% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $380 | 2021 Census, weekly | 54th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 75th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 27.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 75th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2, 25.4% of homes are owned outright, 34.2% are owned with a mortgage, and 40.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 75.7% of dwellings in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 are houses.
In the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2, 5.8% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 17.6% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 stands at 25.4%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is $1,883, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is $1,309, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 27.1% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.7% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 27.1% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 23.7% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 consists of 75.7% detached houses, 17.6% semi-detached dwellings, 5.8% apartments, and 0.9% other dwelling types.
Housing in Mayfield - Warabrook consumes approximately 18.8% of median household income ($6,945 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Mayfield - Warabrook show attached dwellings contributing 27% of approvals compared to 24% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 73% of applications versus 76% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Mayfield - Warabrook is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 52.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 44th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 60.8% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 67.7% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
Around 52.7% of people in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2, 8.7% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
8.8% of people in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.7% of the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.0% of people in the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2, 52.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 87 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 87th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 164 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 89th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 5,248 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 79th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 98 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 69 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.2 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 28.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 164 public transport stops within the Mayfield - Warabrook SA2.
The Mayfield - Warabrook SA2 has 5,248 weekly trips across 69 routes, averaging 749 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 121 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 356 m away and the nearest GP 506 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 164 stops nearby, 5,248 weekly trips, access rating 87 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 100 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | |
| Nearest child care | 356 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 506 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 587 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 605 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 609 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 718 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 902 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 9 long day care centres with 643 places in Mayfield - Warabrook, about 1.6 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Mayfield - Warabrook compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Mayfield - Warabrook ranks in the 59th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Mayfield - Warabrook's sought-after property market has recorded 401 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 87% residential, 12% commercial and 1% vacant land transactions.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Mayfield - Warabrook reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Mayfield - Warabrook's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
AreaSearch assessment indicates Mayfield - Warabrook faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets.
Educational attainment in Mayfield - Warabrook sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
Mayfield - Warabrook features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
Mayfield - Warabrook ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Mayfield - Warabrook is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
Health performance in Mayfield - Warabrook is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Mayfield - Warabrook has an estimated 16,087 residents, up 3.6% since the 2021 Census, with 87 projects tracked in the area around Mayfield - Warabrook.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Mayfield - Warabrook.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (111031227). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Mayfield - Warabrook from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Mayfield - Warabrook with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
