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Mayfield
Mayfield at a glance
Median house
$968,300
+9.4% year on year
Median unit
$297,360
Sales data pending
Days on market
37
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
15.8k
Median age 37
About
Welcome to Mayfield.
Mayfield is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$968,300
+9.4% over the past year. Median unit price $297,360.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$968,300
+9.4% annual growth
$297,360
Sales data pending
37
Average days to sell
15,807
Median age: 37
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.04%
Based on $968,300 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.65%
Based on $297,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+9.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202637 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +9.4%/yr
2021
$618K
5-year change
+57%
2026
$968K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
15,807
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mayfield.
Local schools for Mayfield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Mayfield West Public School
Mayfield East Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
- What is the median house price in Mayfield?
- The median house price in Mayfield, NSW 2304 is $968,300. The median unit price is $297,360. Annual growth is +9.4%.
- What is the Mayfield postcode?
- Mayfield is in the 2304 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mayfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in Mayfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Mayfield on this page, including St Columban's Primary School, San Clemente Catholic College, St Dominic's Catholic College.
- How walkable is Mayfield?
- Mayfield has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mayfield?
- Mayfield is close to Mayfield North, Mayfield East, Mayfield West, Georgetown, Waratah.
- What is the population of Mayfield?
- Mayfield has approximately 15,807 residents. 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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