Mayfield (Shoalhaven - NSW)
NSWMayfield (Shoalhaven - NSW) is a declining suburb in NSW with 36 residents.
- SAL code
- 12543
- SA2
- 114011274
- Population
- 36
- LGA
- Shoalhaven
Mayfield (Shoalhaven - NSW), NSW had 36 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 2.6% decline over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 53. The median household income is $780 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. Around 100.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 100.0%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 62.5% of the suburb's housing stock. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?36
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-2.6%
3yr: -0.3% · 10yr: -0.1%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$780/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
53
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?4/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?3.0%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?57
Shoalhaven · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Culburra Beach (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Mayfield (Shoalhaven - NSW) suburb alone is ~36 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 5,476 to 5,039 over 24 years, averaging -0.3% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Nowra EPS
Secondary
Shoalhaven HS
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Predominantly detached houses (62.5%), owner-occupied (100%), built for families (63% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
3 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 78.1% | 1.74 km² |
| RU2 | ZoneRural | 19.6% | 0.44 km² |
| W1 | ZoneWaterway | 2.2% | 0.05 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.