Mayfield West
NSW 2304 · Newcastle
1,993 (2021) → 2,048 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 West is a stable suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2304, about 120km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $954K 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 West has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 23/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (1.51%), Philippines (1.05%), England (1%), Bosnia and Herzegovina (0.45%), India (0.45%)
Top languages: Hindi (0.55%), Persian ED (0.55%), Vietnamese (0.55%), Polish (0.5%), Tagalog (0.5%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1034 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mayfield West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1013
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hunter Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1053
- Waratah West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 950
- Corpus Christi Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1082
- Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatellitePrimary · Independent · 1.7km
- St Columban's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1034
- St Philip's Christian College - WaratahCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1121
- Waratah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1001
- St Dominic's CentreCombined · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 996
- San Clemente High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1039
- St Philip's Christian College Young ParentsSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 814
- Callaghan College Waratah CampusSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 962
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic LearningCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 988
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
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mayfield West
Is Mayfield West safe?
Mayfield West has a residential safety score of 23/100, 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 11,540 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mayfield West?
In Mayfield West, the median house price is $954K and the median unit price is $680K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Mayfield West from Sydney CBD?
Mayfield West is about 119.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Mayfield West?
Mayfield West has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1013 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mayfield West?
Mayfield West has a transport score of 76/100 and 36 bus stops.