Mayfield (Newcastle) vs Waratah
The verdict
Waratah is more affordable, with a median house price of $938K versus $1.00M 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).
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 | $1.00M | $938K |
| Median unit price | $745K | $718K |
| House price YoY | 10.3% | 1.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $667 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 386 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 345 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 629 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 27,603 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mayfield (Newcastle) | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,031 | 993 |
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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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 more affordable, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Waratah?
Waratah is more affordable, with a median house price of $938K versus $1.00M.
Which has better schools, Mayfield (Newcastle) or Waratah?
Mayfield (Newcastle) has a higher average school ICSEA (Mayfield (Newcastle) 1031 vs Waratah 993; 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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