Mayfield
A well-established suburb built around Maitland Road's shops and cafes.
CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.
About Mayfield
Mayfield is one of Newcastle's larger and more established suburbs, built up around Maitland Road's shops, cafes, and pubs, with a strong industrial history tied to the nearby steelworks site.
Housing is mostly older workers' cottages, offering some of the more affordable established housing in inner Newcastle.
Who buys here
First home buyers and investors after affordability and strong rental demand. Renovators drawn to the older housing stock.
One hundred and ninety-five houses sold in the past year, the highest turnover of any suburb on our list, with values up 6.6% over 12 months.
What's nearby
- Maitland Road, Mayfield
- Mayfield Park
- Newcastle CBD
Schools
- Mayfield Public School
- Callaghan College Waratah Campus
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