Georgetown vs Mayfield (Newcastle)
The verdict
Mayfield (Newcastle) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.08M in Georgetown. Georgetown rates higher for liveability (99 vs 93). On the separate residential safety score, Georgetown rates higher (74 vs 19/100 in Mayfield (Newcastle)).
Scores
| Georgetown | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 79 |
| Transport | 80 | 80 |
| Education | 65 | 63 |
| Liveability | 99 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Georgetown | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,072 | 9,760 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,005 | $1,566 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.6% | 40.5% |
| Born in Australia | 87.5% | 81.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Georgetown Moderate Growth · Mayfield (Newcastle) Stable
Property
| Georgetown | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $1.03M |
| Median unit price | $835K | $803K |
| House price YoY | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Georgetown | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 19 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 193 | 492 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | 400 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 193 | 850 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,282 | 10,953 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Georgetown | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,025 |
See the full school list on each profile: Georgetown · Mayfield (Newcastle)
Transport
| Georgetown | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 88 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 730 m | 820 m |
Liveability
| Georgetown | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 17 |
| Parks | 0 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.9 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.7 km | 119.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.9 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Georgetown | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,072 | 9,760 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,106 | 10,028 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,307 | 10,502 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | 0.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Georgetown or Mayfield (Newcastle)?
Georgetown has the higher residential safety score (Georgetown 74/100 vs Mayfield (Newcastle) 19/100).
Which is more affordable, Georgetown or Mayfield (Newcastle)?
Mayfield (Newcastle) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.08M.
Which has better public transport, Georgetown or Mayfield (Newcastle)?
Georgetown and Mayfield (Newcastle) have similar transport scores.
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