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Mayfield West
Mayfield West at a glance
Median house
$821,000
-1.4% year on year
Median unit
$297,360
Sales data pending
Days on market
38
Average to sell
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
1,993
Median age 34
About
Welcome to Mayfield West.
Mayfield West is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$821,000
-1.4% 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)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$821,000
-1.4% annual growth
$297,360
Sales data pending
38
Average days to sell
1,993
Median age: 34
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.41%
Based on $821,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.47%
Based on $297,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-1.4%
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 · May 202658%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202638 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 -1.4%/yr
2021
$881K
5-year change
-7%
2026
$821K
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
1,993
Median age
34
Family households
60%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
230
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.
24
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mayfield West.
Local schools for Mayfield West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mayfield West Public School
Waratah West Public School
Callaghan College Waratah Campus
© 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 West.
- What is the median house price in Mayfield West?
- The median house price in Mayfield West, NSW 2304 is $821,000. The median unit price is $297,360. Annual growth is -1.4%.
- What is the Mayfield West postcode?
- Mayfield West is in the 2304 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mayfield West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Mayfield West?
- There are 20 schools serving Mayfield West on this page, including Mayfield West Public School, Hunter Christian School, Corpus Christi Primary School.
- How walkable is Mayfield West?
- Mayfield West has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mayfield West?
- Mayfield West is close to Warabrook, Mayfield, Mayfield North, Waratah West, Waratah.
- What is the population of Mayfield West?
- Mayfield West has approximately 1,993 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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