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Mayfield East

NSW 2304 • Rest of NSW

1,794
Population (2021)
$46,956
Median Income
0.61 km²
Area
9m
Elevation
Inner-CityYoung ProfessionalsUrbanAffordableRental Market

About Mayfield East

Mayfield East is an inner-city suburb located approximately 5 kilometres west of the Newcastle CBD in New South Wales. With a population of around 1,800, this compact suburb spans just 0.6 square kilometres. The community is predominantly young professionals aged 20-39, with a high proportion of single-person households (70%) reflecting its popularity among young workers and students.

The suburb offers an urban lifestyle with easy access to Newcastle's employment hubs, shopping precincts, and cultural attractions. Local amenities include cafes, small businesses along Maitland Road, and proximity to Waratah and Mayfield shopping centres. The area attracts renters and first-home buyers seeking affordable inner-city living with good transport links to the Newcastle CBD and university.

Mayfield East falls under postcode 2304 and is governed by Newcastle Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Newcastle electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2304
Urban Area
Newcastle - Inner City
LGA
Newcastle
Federal Electorate
Newcastle
State Electorate
Newcastle
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.90°, 151.75°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
0.61 km²
Elevation
9m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Waratah Station
1.2 km
15 min
Broadmeadow Station
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • 110, 111 — Newcastle Interchange 15-20 min
  • 100, 107 — Wallsend/Glendale 20-30 min

Commute to Newcastle CBD

Distance
5 km
By Train
15-20 min (via Waratah)
By Bus
15-20 min
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 min

🛣️ Excellent bus connectivity along Maitland Road corridor

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot with good footpath network

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Mayfield East, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

BHP Administration Precinct
99 Selwyn Street, Mayfield North • SHR #02115

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,692
Census 2021
1,794
▲ 6.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,412
Income 2021
$46,956
▲ 32.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,547
Born Overseas 217

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 32
  • 2. New Zealand 17
  • 3. China 14
  • 4. Germany 14
  • 5. Philippines 11
  • 6. United States 10
  • 7. Greece 8
  • 8. North Macedonia 7
  • 9. Croatia 6
  • 10. Italy 6
  • 11. Japan 6
  • 12. Netherlands 6
  • 13. Taiwan 6
  • 14. Brazil 5
  • 15. Ireland 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 815
Australian 676
Irish 300
Scottish 236
Australian Aboriginal 92
German 79
Italian 61
Dutch 38
Polish 27
Greek 24

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,249
Both parents born in Australia
253
Both parents born overseas
253
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
59.4%
Christianity
35.6%
Buddhism
1.1%
Judaism
0.5%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
125 (7.0%)
5-14 years
175 (9.8%)
15-19 years
60 (3.3%)
20-24 years
123 (6.9%)
25-34 years
370 (20.6%)
35-44 years
299 (16.7%)
45-54 years
176 (9.8%)
55-64 years
205 (11.4%)
65-74 years
139 (7.7%)
75-84 years
72 (4.0%)
85+ years
56 (3.1%)

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