Mayfield East
NSW 2304 · Newcastle
1,794 (2021) → 1,843 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mayfield East is a stable suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2304, about 119km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.09M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 76/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mayfield East has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 43/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2304 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.78%), New Zealand (0.95%), China (0.78%), Germany (0.78%), Philippines (0.61%)
Top languages: Greek (1.11%), Mandarin (0.89%), Macedon (0.67%), Italian (0.61%), Spanish (0.56%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1036 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mayfield East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1044
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Dominic's Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 966
- San Clemente Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1038
- Tighes Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1104
- St Columban's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1034
- Islington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1090
- Hunter Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1061
- Carrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 996
- Callaghan College Waratah CampusSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 957
- Mayfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1033
- Hamilton North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1030
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic LearningCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1022
- St Philip's Christian College Young ParentsSecondary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 776
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mayfield East
Is Mayfield East safe?
Mayfield East has a residential safety score of 43/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,459 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mayfield East?
In Mayfield East, the median house price is $1.09M and the median unit price is $926K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Mayfield East from Sydney CBD?
Mayfield East is about 119.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mayfield East?
Mayfield East has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1044 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mayfield East?
Mayfield East has a transport score of 76/100 and 12 bus stops.