Mayfield (Tas.)

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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and address checks conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Mayfield (Tas.) has an estimated population of 1,580 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 55 people (3.6%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 1,525 people. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 1,576, which was estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ERP data release from the ABS alongside 9 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 2,358 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by Districts. The 3.6% growth rate in the suburb of Mayfield (Tas.) since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (2.6%), making it a regional leader in growth. This increase was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 87.0% of the total population gains in recent times.

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The local labor force features a mix of white-collar and blue-collar workers, with retail and lifestyle sectors holding a distinct presence, alongside an unemployment rate of 10.1% compiled from regional statistical data. As of March 2026597 local residents are employed, whereas the unemployment rate is 6.1% higher than the Regional Tas. rate of 3.9%, showing potential for labor market improvements, and participation in the workforce is notably lower at 52.9% compared to 58.8% across Regional Tas.. Census data indicates that a minor 1.6% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this figure may be influenced by lockdowns related to Covid-19.

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Aggregated ATO postcode data from the financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Mayfield had a median income of $36,104 and an average income of $39,923. These figures are below the national averages and compare to median and average levels of $49,689 and $59,358 in Regional Tas., respectively. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the financial year 2023, the current estimates stand at approximately $40,057 for the median and $44,295 for the average as of March 2026. Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes in Mayfield sit between the 1st and 3rd percentiles across Australia. Income distribution statistics show that the $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket includes 33.6% of the population (530 individuals), which differs from the wider region where the - range is the most common at . Financial strain is widespread, with of households living on modest weekly budgets under . Housing affordability is a major challenge, with just of income left after housing costs, placing the area in the rd percentile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the composition of residential properties in Mayfield was 86.3% separate houses and 13.7% other types of dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing options, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings in Regional Tas.. The home ownership rate stood at 20.4%, which is lower than the rate for Regional Tas., with the remaining households either paying off a mortgage (25.4%) or renting (54.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $867 was significantly lower than the Regional Tas. average of $1,274, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $238 compared to the regional figure of $250. On a national level, mortgage costs in Mayfield are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 61.6% of all local households, consisting of 20.1% couples with children, 16.3% couples without children, and 23.2% single parent households. The remaining 38.4% are non-family households, with single person households accounting for 33.0% and group housing representing 4.7% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.3 people, which is identical to the regional average.

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The local population presents low rates of university completion, with only 10.5% holding higher education qualifications compared to the national rate of 30.4%. This represents a challenge as well as a opening for targeted learning programs. Among university degrees, bachelor qualifications are the most common at 6.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 32.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (4.5%) and certificates (28.1%).

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Public transit statistics show there are 14 active bus stops situated within Mayfield. These stops service 47 distinct routes, which combine to offer 3,810 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is highly rated, with residents living an average of 122 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per home, which is below the regional average. A minor 1.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

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The community faces major health issues, indicated by mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses which affect both younger and older generations. Furthermore, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is extremely low, standing at roughly 43% of the population (~679 people). This is lower than the 49.1% recorded across Regional Tas. and the national average of 55.7%.

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The community shows lower cultural diversity relative to broader benchmarks, with citizens making up 85.8% of the population, 90.2% of residents born in Australia, and 92.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 34.0% of the population. The most distinct demographic divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.4% of residents compared to 0.7% throughout Regional Tas..

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The median age of 34 years in Mayfield is much lower than the average of 45 in Regional Tas. and also younger than the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 cohort is highly represented at 16.0% of the local population compared to the wider region, while the 65 - 74 group is less common at 7.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 12.7% to 14.7%, whereas the 45 to 54 age bracket has contracted from 12.6% to 11.0%. Demographic forecasts for 2041 point to notable age distribution shifts in the area. Leading these changes, the 45 to 54 bracket is projected to grow by ( people), rising from to . On the other hand, a decrease in population is expected for both the to and to age groups.

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Mayfield currently has an estimated 115 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 52 children aged 0-2 and 35 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 114 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 157. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.