Mayfield, NSW 2540 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mayfield is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2540, home to 9,760 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Unincorp. Other Territories local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 127 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,760
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,566 /week
- Median personal income
- $805 /week
- Median family income
- $2,117 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Oberon
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $375 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,845
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Shoalhaven High School
- Greenwell Point Public School
- Nowra East Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- Mayfield Rd At Culburra Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 65.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 98.8% of the 5,782 resolvable premises in Mayfield. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 98.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,823 across postcode 2540 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 608 violent offences, 302 property damage, 300 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mayfield?
Mayfield (NSW 2540) had 9,760 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Oberon local government area.
What is the median rent in Mayfield?
The median advertised rent in Mayfield is $375/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mayfield?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Mayfield covering government sectors. Nearest include: Shoalhaven High School (6 km), Greenwell Point Public School (6.1 km), Nowra East Public School (7.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mayfield?
Mayfield is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mayfield?
Across postcode 2540, 1,823 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (608), property damage (302), theft (300). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Mayfield?
In Mayfield, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (65.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Mayfield?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mayfield centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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