Mayfield West at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
1,993
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Mayfield West.
The postcode for Mayfield West is 2304 (NSW).
Mayfield West (2304) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Mayfield West has roughly 1,993 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mayfield West scores 24/100 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mayfield West's population at 1,993, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,993
Median age
34
Family households
60%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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
1,993
Median age: 34
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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
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Government School Catchment
Mayfield West Public School
Waratah West Public School
Callaghan College Waratah Campus
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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 West.
- What is the Mayfield West postcode?
- Mayfield West is in the 2304 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Mayfield West?
- Mayfield West is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2304, 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?
- The population of Mayfield West is approximately 1,993 (2021 Census). 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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