Moving to Mayfield West NSW 2304
What the official numbers say about living in Mayfield West — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $370 a week, against a median household income of $1,592 a week.
About 59% of homes are owner-occupied and 40% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Mayfield West grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,771 → 1,993 people).
Around 61% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, Philippines, England; most spoken languages besides English: Hindi, Persian, Vietnamese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Mayfield West sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (68% of workers), while 26% work from home.
Nearest train station: Warabrook, 1.4 km west.
Nearest light rail stop: Honeysuckle, 5.9 km south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Newcastle Interchange, 5.3 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Muloobinba / Queens Wharf, 6.8 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Newcastle Airport, 13.9 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 119 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 36 schools · 30 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 28 parks — see them all on the Mayfield West profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Mayfield West Demonstration School 600 m · Hunter Christian School 1.4 km · Waratah West Public School 1.6 km · Corpus Christi 1.7 km · St Phillips Christian College 1.9 km · St Philip’s Christian College 2 km · San Clemente High School 2.1 km · Saint Columban’s Primary School 2.1 km
Groceries: Woolworths 500 m · Aldi 1.9 km · Woolworths 2.1 km · Coles 2.3 km · Coles 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Stevenson Park 300 m · Gregson Avenue Reserve 400 m · Terry Park 500 m · Casuarina Circuit Reserve 700 m · Simpson Court Reserve 950 m · Cowie and Usk Street Reserve 1.5 km · Angus Avenue Park 1.5 km · Mayfield Park 1.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Mayfield West, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · Chestnut Teal · White-faced Heron · Australian Magpie · Great Egret.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Mayfield West, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield West here | 1,993 | — | 5/10 | 5% |
| Warabrook | 1,982 | — | 5/10 | 7% |
| Mayfield | 9,760 | — | 5/10 | 5% |
| Waratah West | 3,142 | — | 5/10 | 15% |
| Waratah | 4,927 | — | 4/10 | 6% |
| Georgetown | 2,072 | — | 8/10 | 3% |
| North Lambton | 3,454 | — | 6/10 | 15% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Newcastle — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Newcastle — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2304 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Mayfield West profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $370 a week, and about 40% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,771 people to 1,993. It sits about 119 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Warabrook station is roughly 1.4 km away. Local government is Newcastle council, and the federal seat is Newcastle.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Mayfield West vs Warabrook · Mayfield West vs Waratah West.
Nearby guides: Warabrook · Mayfield · Waratah West · Waratah · Georgetown · North Lambton.
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