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Mayfield West, New South Wales

Coordinates: 32°53′24″S 151°43′34″E / 32.890°S 151.726°E / -32.890; 151.726
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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

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.

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. Edit this at Wikidata
  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.