Mayfield East, NSW 2304
Newcastle City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2304
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Median house price
$1,125,000
Median of 36 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Mayfield East at a glance
- Median unit
- $297,360
- Weekly rent
- $700
- Houses · units $460
- Population
- 1,794
- Median age 36
Prices: Median of 36 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2304), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Mayfield East
Houses change hands at $1,125,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (36 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $297,360, roughly 74% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $225,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2304)
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What to know about Mayfield East
Mayfield East (2304) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW. The median house here is $1,125,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M.
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.
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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,078 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Mayfield East
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 56/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 61%
- Lone person
- 31%
- Owner occupied
- 60%
- Renter occupied
- 38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.24% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,125,000 price tag). Units yield 8.04% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.24%
- On the $1,125,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.04%
- On the $297,360 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
45 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,078 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Mayfield East
- What is the median house price in Mayfield East?
- The median house price in Mayfield East, NSW 2304 is $1,125,000 (median of 36 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $297,360.
- How much is my house worth in Mayfield East?
- A useful starting point is the Mayfield East median house price of $1,125,000 (units $297,360). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Mayfield East a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Mayfield East is 3.2%: the median weekly house rent is $700 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2304), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,125,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Mayfield East: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Mayfield East is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Newcastle City Council area, NSW 2304.
- What is the average rent in Mayfield East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $460.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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