Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW)
NSW 2304 • New South Wales
About Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW)
Mayfield is an established north-western suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, situated approximately 6 kilometres from the Newcastle CBD and bounded by the Hunter River to the north and the Main Northern railway line to the south. With a population of 9,760 at the 2021 census across 8.1 square kilometres, Mayfield is one of Newcastle's larger inner suburbs. The suburb dates from the 1880s and takes its name from Ada May Scholey, daughter of early landholder John Scholey, giving it a strong sense of historical identity.
Mayfield's main commercial strip along Maitland Road supports a growing collection of cafes, bars, independent retailers, and car dealerships, reflecting the suburb's shift from its traditional working-class roots toward emerging gentrification. Large-format homeware and hardware stores along the main arterial draw shoppers from across the region. Families, young renters, and tradies are the predominant demographic, attracted by affordable housing, good public schools, Hunter River foreshore access, and convenient connections to Newcastle's growing arts and food scene.
Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) falls under postcode 2304 and is governed by the Newcastle Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Newcastle, while state elections fall under the Wallsend electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Mayfield for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2304
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2304, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2304; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 100,140,150 — Newcastle Interchange / Wallsend 15–25 min
- 111 — Jesmond / University 20 min
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Waratah station on the Hunter Line is the primary rail access. Frequent bus services along Maitland Road provide good coverage.
Some errands can be done on foot with the Maitland Road strip offering everyday services. Good footpaths and proximity to the Hunter River foreshore make walking pleasant, and cycling infrastructure is improving.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mayfield East Public School ICSEA 104432 Crebert Street
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Corner Bull & Kerr Streets (off Industrial Drive)
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Mayfield West Public School ICSEA 103302 4968 1539 Gregson Ave
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78 Havelock Street
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Church Street
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76 Havelock Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Newcastle Local Government Area, which contains Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW). Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)