Mayfield (Newcastle) vs Mayfield West
The verdict
Mayfield West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.03M in Mayfield (Newcastle). Mayfield (Newcastle) rates higher for liveability (93 vs 88). Mayfield (Newcastle) is closer to the coast (4.7 km vs 6.3 km).
Scores
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Mayfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 75 |
| Transport | 80 | 76 |
| Education | 63 | 59 |
| Liveability | 93 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Mayfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,760 | 1,993 |
| Median age | 36 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,566 | $1,592 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.5% | 35.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Mayfield (Newcastle) Stable · Mayfield West Stable
Property
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Mayfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $1.00M |
| Median unit price | $803K | $590K |
| House price YoY | 8.7% | 26.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Mayfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 492 | 401 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 400 | 702 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 850 | 301 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,953 | 11,089 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Mayfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,025 | 1,033 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mayfield (Newcastle) · Mayfield West
Transport
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Mayfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 88 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 820 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Mayfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 6.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 119.2 km | 119.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.3 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Mayfield West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,760 | 1,993 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,028 | 2,048 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,502 | 2,144 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.68% | 0.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Mayfield West?
Mayfield West has the higher residential safety score (Mayfield (Newcastle) 19/100 vs Mayfield West 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Mayfield West?
Mayfield West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.03M.
Which has better schools, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Mayfield West?
Mayfield West has a higher average school ICSEA (Mayfield (Newcastle) 1025 vs Mayfield West 1033; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Mayfield West?
Mayfield (Newcastle) has the higher transport score (Mayfield (Newcastle) 80/100 vs Mayfield West 76/100).
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