Mayfield West, New South Wales Explained

Type:suburb
Mayfield West
City:Newcastle
State:nsw
Lga:City of Newcastle
Postcode:2304
Pop:1895
Area:2.4
Est:1969
Alternative Location Map:Australia Newcastle
Parish:Newcastle
Stategov:Port Stephens
Fedgov:Newcastle
Dist1:8
Dir1:NW
Location1:Newcastle
Near-Nw:Sandgate
Near-N:Kooragang
Near-Ne:Kooragang
Near-W:Warabrook
Near-E:Mayfield North
Near-Sw:Waratah West
Near-S:Waratah
Near-Se:Mayfield

Mayfield West is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 8km (05miles) from Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area.

History

The Aboriginal people, in this area, the Awabakal, were the first people of this land.[1] One of the first European settlers was John Laurie Platt.[2]

References

  1. Web site: Aboriginal Culture. City of Newcastle.
  2. Web site: oneandthree. The early days of Mayfield - San Clemente High School Mayfield. 2020-11-04. mayfieldsanc.catholic.edu.au. en.