Mayfield 2304 suburb insights

Mayfield (2304) is a suburb in the Newcastle local government area in New South Wales. This page brings together 16 data cards on what property buyers actually need to know before committing to Mayfield: affordability signals including median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility; lifestyle indicators covering school catchments, childcare quality, walkability, and commute times to the CBD; and risk factors including flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, and air quality. The final section tracks how Mayfield is changing — new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts from the ABS Census. All data is sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and updated regularly. Use the section navigation above to jump between Affordability, Lifestyle, Dealbreakers, and Change.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2304?

Mayfield is the primary suburb with postcode 2304 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Mayfield is the main locality.

Which local government area is Mayfield in?

Mayfield (2304) is located in the Newcastle local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Mayfield?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Mayfield (2304) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).

Is Mayfield flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Mayfield. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.

What are the best schools near Mayfield?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Mayfield (2304), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Mayfield (2304) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?

The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Mayfield (2304). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is Mayfield changing?

The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Mayfield (2304) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Mayfield in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Mayfield 2304: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Newcastle suburb index to compare nearby options.