Mayfield East vs Mayfield (Newcastle)
The verdict
Mayfield (Newcastle) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.05M 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).
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 | $1.05M | $1.00M |
| Median unit price | $926K | $745K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 10.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mayfield East | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 502 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 223 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 390 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,738 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mayfield East | Mayfield (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,039 | 1,031 |
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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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 more affordable, Mayfield East or Mayfield (Newcastle)?
Mayfield (Newcastle) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.05M.
Which has better schools, Mayfield East or Mayfield (Newcastle)?
Mayfield East has a higher average school ICSEA (Mayfield East 1039 vs Mayfield (Newcastle) 1031; 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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