Mayfield (Newcastle)
NSW 2304 · Newcastle
9,760 (2021) → 10,028 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 (Newcastle) is a stable suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2304, about 119km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.00M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 80/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mayfield (Newcastle) has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.26%), New Zealand (1.39%), Philippines (0.75%), Scotland (0.55%), Vietnam (0.54%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (0.75%), Italian (0.42%), Macedon (0.39%), Spanish (0.34%), Thai (0.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
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 1035 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hunter Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1053
- San Clemente High SchoolSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1039
- St Columban's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1034
- St Dominic's CentreCombined · CatholicICSEA 996
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mayfield East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1039
- Callaghan College Waratah CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 962
- Mayfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1013
- Corpus Christi Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1082
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic LearningCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 988
- St Philip's Christian College Young ParentsSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 814
- Islington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1060
- Tighes Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1110
- St Philip's Christian College - WaratahCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1121
- Waratah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1001
- Newcastle Senior SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 997
- Waratah West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 950
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mayfield (Newcastle)
What are property prices in Mayfield (Newcastle)?
In Mayfield (Newcastle), the median house price is $1.00M and the median unit price is $745K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Mayfield (Newcastle) from Sydney CBD?
Mayfield (Newcastle) is about 119.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Mayfield (Newcastle)?
Mayfield (Newcastle) has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1031 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mayfield (Newcastle)?
Mayfield (Newcastle) has a transport score of 80/100 and 88 bus stops.