Mayfield - Warabrook, NSW 2582
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Waterfront
- $380/wk Median
- 39.3% Renters
Mayfield - Warabrook Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.5k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $380
- To the CBD
- 9.7km
- Walkability
- 9.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Mayfield - Warabrook Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Signature Spotlight
Waterfront Living
Renters drawn to Mayfield - Warabrook usually cite the same thing first — proximity to the coast. It's a solidly-sized suburb of 15,526 people, 39.3% of whom rent, with a median weekly rent of $380 that reflects its position in the Newcastle market.
Around Mayfield - Warabrook
Mayfield - Warabrook Cove
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Mayfield - Warabrook Beach
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Mayfield - Warabrook
Real questions renters ask before moving to Mayfield - Warabrook.
What's the community like in Mayfield - Warabrook?
Locals describe Mayfield - Warabrook as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 15,526, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Mayfield - Warabrook family-friendly for renters?
Mayfield - Warabrook has around 6 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $380/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Newcastle.
Is Mayfield - Warabrook a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Mayfield - Warabrook has a 39.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Mayfield - Warabrook from the Newcastle CBD?
Mayfield - Warabrook is approximately 6km from the Newcastle CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 16-31 minutes.
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