Mayfield West NSW

Postcode 2304 · Newcastle LGA

Mayfield West is a small community in New South Wales within the Newcastle local government area (postcode 2304). With a population of 1,993, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $83K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Mayfield West is $1.0 million, having increased 4.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $410,000 (-32.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $455. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,844.

Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 112 bus stops. The crime rate in the Newcastle LGA is moderate at 6,194 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Mayfield West offers a gross rental yield of 2.3%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($1.0M/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 12.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +4.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.3% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.0M/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability12.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+4.9% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education6/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.0M
4.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$410K
-32.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$370
POPULATION
1,993
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,592
Personal Income /wk$808
Mortgage /mth$1,844
CRIME (Newcastle LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,194
Total Incidents10,954
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops112
Hanbury St At Railway Tce
Data: 2026