Mayfield East vs Mayfield (Newcastle)
The verdict
Mayfield (Newcastle) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.09M in Mayfield East. Mayfield East rates higher for education (69 vs 63). Mayfield East is closer to the coast (3.6 km vs 4.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mayfield East rates higher (43 vs 19/100 in Mayfield (Newcastle)).
Scores
| Mayfield East | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 79 |
| Transport | 76 | 80 |
| Education | 69 | 63 |
| Liveability | 92 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mayfield East | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,794 | 9,760 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,809 | $1,566 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.6% | 40.5% |
| Born in Australia | 86.2% | 81.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Mayfield East Stable · Mayfield (Newcastle) Stable
Property
| Mayfield East | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $1.03M |
| Median unit price | $926K | $803K |
| House price YoY | -2.1% | 8.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mayfield East | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 19 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 502 | 492 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 223 | 400 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 390 | 850 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,459 | 10,953 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mayfield East | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,044 | 1,025 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mayfield East · Mayfield (Newcastle)
Transport
| Mayfield East | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 88 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 820 m |
Liveability
| Mayfield East | 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 | 1 | 17 |
| Parks | 1 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.6 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 119.3 km | 119.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.2 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Mayfield East | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,794 | 9,760 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,843 | 10,028 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,930 | 10,502 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.68% | 0.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mayfield East or Mayfield (Newcastle)?
Mayfield East has the higher residential safety score (Mayfield East 43/100 vs Mayfield (Newcastle) 19/100).
Which is more affordable, Mayfield East or Mayfield (Newcastle)?
Mayfield (Newcastle) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Mayfield East or Mayfield (Newcastle)?
Mayfield East has a higher average school ICSEA (Mayfield East 1044 vs Mayfield (Newcastle) 1025; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mayfield East or Mayfield (Newcastle)?
Mayfield (Newcastle) has the higher transport score (Mayfield East 76/100 vs Mayfield (Newcastle) 80/100).
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