SA5454· Pop. 391Northern Areas

MAYFIELD

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

2.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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MAYFIELD shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$150/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+6.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.38%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MAYFIELD is a SA suburb offering lower rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.4% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.5%
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,112/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

17.4%

73.2% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

23.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.1%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

174.6 km

Regional

Days on market

83 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

37.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

92.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

61/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 5454

🏫1 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Spalding Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1057

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

86/ 100

4.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average

1057ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

9/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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