Mayfield East at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,794
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Mayfield East.
The postcode for Mayfield East is 2304 (NSW).
Mayfield East (2304) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Mayfield East has roughly 1,794 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mayfield East scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mayfield East's population at 1,794, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,794
Median age
36
Family households
61%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
1,794
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
85
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
56
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mayfield East.
Local schools for Mayfield East
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Government School Catchment
Mayfield East Public School
Tighes Hill Public School
Islington Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mayfield East.
- What is the Mayfield East postcode?
- Mayfield East is in the 2304 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Mayfield East?
- Mayfield East is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2304, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mayfield East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Mayfield East?
- There are 20 schools serving Mayfield East on this page, including Mayfield East Public School, St Dominic's Catholic College, San Clemente Catholic College.
- How walkable is Mayfield East?
- Mayfield East has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mayfield East?
- Mayfield East is close to Tighes Hill, Mayfield North, Mayfield, Maryville, Islington.
- What is the population of Mayfield East?
- The population of Mayfield East is approximately 1,794 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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