Mayfield West vs Sandgate, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mayfield West | Sandgate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.5/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 114.4 / 1k | 115.9 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 71 | 26 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 131 | 30 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 5 |
| Population | 1,993 | 276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMayfield West
- Best for investmentMayfield West
- Best for best valueMayfield West
- Best for best schoolsMayfield West
Comparison summary
Mayfield West and Sandgate (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mayfield West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mayfield West; Housing (desirability) favours Mayfield West; Crime rate favours Mayfield West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mayfield West, Investment → Mayfield West, Best value → Mayfield West, Best schools → Mayfield West.