Mayfield West, New South Wales

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Mayfield West is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 8 kilometres (5 mi) from Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area.

Mayfield West
NewcastleNew South Wales
Mayfield West is located in Newcastle, Australia
Mayfield West
Mayfield West
Coordinates32°53′24″S 151°43′34″E / 32.890°S 151.726°E / -32.890; 151.726
Population1,895 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density790/km2 (2,050/sq mi)
Established1969
Postcode(s)2304
Area2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Location8 km (5 mi) NW of Newcastle
LGA(s)City of Newcastle
ParishNewcastle
State electorate(s)Port Stephens
Federal division(s)Newcastle
Suburbs around Mayfield West:
Sandgate Kooragang Kooragang
Warabrook Mayfield West Mayfield North
Waratah West Waratah Mayfield

History

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The Aboriginal people, in this area, the Awabakal, were the first people of this land.[2] One of the first European settlers was John Laurie Platt.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Mayfield West (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 February 2018.  
  2. ^ "Aboriginal Culture". City of Newcastle.
  3. ^ oneandthree. "The early days of Mayfield - San Clemente High School Mayfield". mayfieldsanc.catholic.edu.au. Retrieved 4 November 2020.