Mayfield North at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
15.8k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Mayfield North.
The postcode for Mayfield North is 2304 (NSW).
Mayfield North (2304) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Mayfield North has roughly 15,807 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mayfield North scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 North's population at 15,807, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
15,807
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
15,807
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
24
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.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mayfield North.
Local schools for Mayfield North
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Government School Catchment
Mayfield East Public School
Mayfield West Public School
Tighes Hill 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 North.
- What is the Mayfield North postcode?
- Mayfield North is in the 2304 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Mayfield North?
- Mayfield North is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2304, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mayfield North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in Mayfield North?
- There are 20 schools serving Mayfield North on this page, including Hunter Christian School, St Dominic's Catholic College, San Clemente Catholic College.
- How walkable is Mayfield North?
- Mayfield North has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mayfield North?
- Mayfield North is close to Mayfield, Mayfield East, Mayfield West, Tighes Hill, Georgetown.
- What is the population of Mayfield North?
- The population of Mayfield North is approximately 15,807 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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