Mayfield (Newcastle) vs Tighes Hill
The verdict
Mayfield (Newcastle) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.30M in Tighes Hill. Tighes Hill rates higher for education (75 vs 63). Tighes Hill is closer to the coast (3.5 km vs 4.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Tighes Hill rates higher (37 vs 19/100 in Mayfield (Newcastle)).
Scores
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 84 |
| Transport | 80 | 76 |
| Education | 63 | 75 |
| Liveability | 93 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,760 | 1,801 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,566 | $2,084 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.5% | 55.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 82.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Mayfield (Newcastle) Stable · Tighes Hill High Growth
Property
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | $803K | $925K |
| House price YoY | 8.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 492 | 333 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 400 | 555 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 850 | 222 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,953 | 6,774 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,025 | 1,104 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mayfield (Newcastle) · Tighes Hill
Transport
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 88 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 820 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 119.2 km | 118.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.3 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,760 | 1,801 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,028 | 2,033 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,502 | 2,586 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.68% | 3.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Tighes Hill?
Tighes Hill has the higher residential safety score (Mayfield (Newcastle) 19/100 vs Tighes Hill 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Tighes Hill?
Mayfield (Newcastle) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Tighes Hill?
Tighes Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Mayfield (Newcastle) 1025 vs Tighes Hill 1104; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Tighes Hill?
Mayfield (Newcastle) has the higher transport score (Mayfield (Newcastle) 80/100 vs Tighes Hill 76/100).
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