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Carrington vs Mayfield East, NSW suburb comparison

Carrington for retirees and value; Mayfield East for families and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

CarringtonMayfield East

Overall score

Carrington

43.4/100

Mayfield East

35.1/100

Crime rate

Carrington

149.0 / 1k

Mayfield East

109.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Carrington

79

Mayfield East

17

Population

Carrington

2,061

Mayfield East

1,794

Metric leadCarrington 9Mayfield East 2across 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryCarringtonMayfield East
Overall score43.4/10035.1/100
Housing (desirability)49.7/10042.5/100
Crime rate149.0 / 1k109.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools58
Parks & reserves81
Public transport stops3623
Walkability48.0/10036.0/100
Nearby amenities7917
Planning activity910
Population2,0611,794
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/107/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Carrington is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Mayfield East is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm. Carrington sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Mayfield East is further out with more breathing room.

On the data, Carrington is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Mayfield East answers with well-served by public transport and an emerging neighbourhood.

Retirees and families may find Carrington the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mayfield East.

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