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 $1.03M 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, plus a separate residential safety score of 19/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2304 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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
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 1035 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hunter Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1061
- San Clemente Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1038
- St Columban's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1034
- St Dominic's Catholic CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 966
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mayfield East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1044
- Callaghan College Waratah CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 957
- Mayfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1033
- Corpus Christi Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1085
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic LearningCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1022
- St Philip's Christian College Young ParentsSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 776
- Islington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1090
- Tighes Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1104
- St Philip's Christian College - WaratahCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1138
- Waratah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1019
- Newcastle Senior SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 960
- Waratah West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 963
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
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
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 (Newcastle)
Is Mayfield (Newcastle) safe?
Mayfield (Newcastle) has a residential safety score of 19/100, 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 10,953 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mayfield (Newcastle)?
In Mayfield (Newcastle), the median house price is $1.03M and the median unit price is $803K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Mayfield (Newcastle) from Sydney CBD?
Mayfield (Newcastle) is about 119.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mayfield (Newcastle)?
Mayfield (Newcastle) has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1025 (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.