Mays Hill
At 0.3 square kilometres with 1,902 residents, Mays Hill is one of Western Sydney's most densely packed suburbs at 6,361 people per square kilometre. The standout characteristic is its rental dominance: 66.9% of households rent, well above the national average, and 75% of dwellings are apartments. Household income sits in the 78.1st percentile nationally, and 67.6% of residents were born overseas, some 46 percentage points higher than the national figure. The median age is 31, nine years below the national figure, making this a genuinely young, transient community rather than a settled owner-occupier suburb.
Population
1,902
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,076/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
8
Median House
$630K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price in Mays Hill is $630,000, based on 2024-2025 data, down 4.6% from $650,000 in 2024. That decline matters because it runs against the broader Western Sydney trend and reflects a stock dominated by apartments (75%) rather than separate houses (18.1%). Only 8.4% of households own outright compared to 24.7% on mortgages, a low ownership base that signals most residents treat this as a rental suburb. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,180, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.3%, below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers who do commit are not overstretched. Two-bedroom dwellings dominate at 60.5%, limiting options for families needing three or more bedrooms (22%).
For Buyers
The median house price in Mays Hill is $630,000, based on 2024-2025 data, down 4.6% from $650,000 in 2024. That decline matters because it runs against the broader Western Sydney trend and reflects a stock dominated by apartments (75%) rather than separate houses (18.1%). Only 8.4% of households own outright compared to 24.7% on mortgages, a low ownership base that signals most residents treat this as a rental suburb. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,180, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.3%, below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers who do commit are not overstretched. Two-bedroom dwellings dominate at 60.5%, limiting options for families needing three or more bedrooms (22%).
For Investors
With 66.9% of households renting, Mays Hill sits firmly in the rental market, and weekly rent of $435 is competitive against the $630,000 median. The vacancy rate of 14.1% is high, signalling more apartments available than tenants currently demand. That vacancy figure is the central risk: it suppresses rent growth and indicates oversupply in the dense apartment segment that makes up 75% of stock. Development activity is modest at 8 applications in 12 months, mostly commercial and office alterations rather than new residential units, so the supply pipeline is not the driver. The suburb's appeal to renters is structural, tied to its young overseas-born population (67.6% of residents) who favour proximity to Parramatta over ownership.
Development Activity
Total DAs
52
Last 12 Months
8
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-11.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 31 is nine years below the national figure, reflecting a population dominated by young working adults rather than established families. University qualifications reach 62.9%, which is 32.8 percentage points above the national average, the highest tier you find in urban areas. Overseas-born residents make up 67.6%, some 46 points higher than nationally, with Indian ancestry (534 people) the second-largest group after the broad Other category (673). The top spoken languages are Hindi (85), Arabic (69), Gujarati (56) and Punjabi (46), consistent with a South Asian-led migrant community. Average household size is 2.7, slightly above the national 2.5, and couples with children (793 families) outnumber couples without children (350), suggesting settled family units coexist with the transient rental population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
18.1%
Houses
6.9%
Townhouse
75.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Price history spans just two data points: $650,000 in 2024 to $620,000 in 2025, a 4.6% fall. Against a household income in the 78.1st percentile nationally, the $630,000 median produces a price-to-income ratio that remains accessible by Sydney standards. Tenure tells the real story: 66.9% rent, 24.7% carry a mortgage and only 8.4% own outright, a renter-majority profile that is typical of high-density inner-ring suburbs close to major employment nodes. Apartments account for 75% of dwellings, with separate houses at just 18.1% and semi-detached at 6.9%. The bedroom mix reflects apartment living: 60.5% are two-bedroom units and only 7.9% have four or more bedrooms, limiting family-sized housing. Rent-to-income sits at 21%, below the 30% stress threshold.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,180
Rent / wk
$435
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$971
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
14.1%
Unoccupied
113
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.1%
Couples, no children
1,512
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional and technical services lead employment at 19.8% of the workforce (143 people), followed by Healthcare at 14.3% (103) and Retail and Finance each above 10%. By occupation, Professionals dominate (316 workers), supported by Clerical/Admin (117) and Managers (101). The 8.9% unemployment rate is elevated compared to broader Sydney, and the participation rate of 58.4% is below average, partly because 425 residents are not in the labour force. Full-time employment among those working is 74.9%, which is solid, suggesting that those who participate are largely in stable roles. The industry mix leans toward knowledge and service work, consistent with a highly educated population: 62.9% hold university qualifications, which is 32.8 points above the national average.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
74.9%
Part-time
16.2%
Participation
58.4%
Employed
801
Occupations
Top Industries
University
62.9%
Postgraduate
25.4%
Born Overseas
67.6%
Dwellings
684
Transport to Work
Transport use is car-dependent: 77% drive and only 11% use public transport, which is lower public transport uptake than comparable apartment-dominated suburbs near Parramatta. The suburb's 0.3 square kilometre boundary contains no schools in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring Parramatta and Westmead. No schools in the suburb boundary limits the livability score for families with children. Need for daily assistance sits at 3.9% (71 residents), in line with a young population at median age 31. Housing stress is contained: rent-to-income is 21% and mortgage-to-income is 24.3%, both below the 30% stress threshold. With household income in the 78.1st percentile nationally, residents earn well above average but direct that income into renting rather than ownership.
Drive
77.0%
Public Transport
11.0%
Walk / Cycle
4.5%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mays Hill compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mays Hill a good suburb to live in?
Mays Hill suits young renters and recent migrants more than owner-occupiers. Household income sits in the 78.1st percentile nationally, rent-to-income is a comfortable 21%, and the suburb is close to Parramatta. Trade-offs include a 14.1% vacancy rate, limited separate houses (18.1% of stock) and no recorded schools inside the 0.3 square kilometre boundary.
What is the median house price in Mays Hill?
The median house price is $630,000, drawn from 2024-2025 data. Prices fell 4.6% from $650,000 in 2024 to $620,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,180, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.3%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Mays Hill?
No schools are recorded inside Mays Hill's 0.3 square kilometre boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Parramatta and Westmead. The local population is highly educated: 62.9% hold university qualifications, which is 32.8 percentage points above the national average.
Is Mays Hill safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Mays Hill in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, need for daily assistance is low at 3.9% (71 residents), consistent with the young median age of 31. Housing stress is contained, with rent-to-income at 21% and mortgage-to-income at 24.3%, both below the 30% threshold.
Is Mays Hill good for property investment?
The 66.9% renter share provides a large tenant pool and weekly rent of $435 is competitive. However, the 14.1% vacancy rate signals apartment oversupply, and the median price fell 4.6% from $650,000 to $620,000 over the available period. Investors should weigh yield potential against the elevated vacancy before committing.
How is Mays Hill's population changing?
No official population forecast is available for Mays Hill in this dataset. Mobility indicators suggest high turnover: 43.2% of residents moved in the past five years. The suburb functions as a stepping-stone address, with 67.6% born overseas, some 46 percentage points above the national figure, and a young median age of 31.
What languages are spoken in Mays Hill?
With 67.6% of residents born overseas, 46 percentage points above the national figure, Mays Hill is one of NSW's most internationally diverse suburbs. The top non-English languages are Hindi (85 speakers), Arabic (69), Gujarati (56) and Punjabi (46), reflecting a South Asian and Middle Eastern community alongside a broader migrant population.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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