Mayfield (Newcastle) vs Waratah
The verdict
Waratah is more affordable, with a median house price of $979K versus $1.03M in Mayfield (Newcastle). Waratah rates higher for transport (92 vs 80). Mayfield (Newcastle) is closer to the coast (4.7 km vs 5.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Waratah rates higher (33 vs 19/100 in Mayfield (Newcastle)).
Scores
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 83 |
| Transport | 80 | 92 |
| Education | 63 | 59 |
| Liveability | 93 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,760 | 4,927 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,566 | $1,511 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.5% | 36.4% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 76.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Mayfield (Newcastle) Stable · Waratah Moderate Growth
Property
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $979K |
| Median unit price | $803K | $745K |
| House price YoY | 8.7% | 17.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 492 | 386 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 400 | 345 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 850 | 629 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,953 | 9,783 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,025 | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mayfield (Newcastle) · Waratah
Transport
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 88 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 203 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 820 m | 740 m |
Liveability
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 2 |
| Parks | 12 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 5.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 119.2 km | 117.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.3 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 820 m |
Population & growth
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,760 | 4,927 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,028 | 5,007 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,502 | 5,485 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.68% | 0.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Waratah?
Waratah has the higher residential safety score (Mayfield (Newcastle) 19/100 vs Waratah 33/100).
Which is more affordable, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Waratah?
Waratah is more affordable, with a median house price of $979K versus $1.03M.
Which has better schools, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Waratah?
Mayfield (Newcastle) has a higher average school ICSEA (Mayfield (Newcastle) 1025 vs Waratah 991; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Waratah?
Waratah has the higher transport score (Mayfield (Newcastle) 80/100 vs Waratah 92/100).
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