Mayfield North, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mayfield North Newcastle, New South Wales
Mayfield North Location in Newcastle, Australia
Postcode(s)	2304
Location	7 km (4 mi) NNW of Newcastle
LGA(s)	City of Newcastle
Parish	Newcastle
State electorate(s)	Newcastle
Federal Division(s)	Newcastle
Suburbs around Mayfield North: Kooragang Mayfield West Mayfield North Kooragang Mayfield Tighes Hill

Mayfield North is a suburb located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is mostly an area filled with factories and businesses, known as an industrial estate.

This area stretches north towards the south arm of the Hunter River. To the west, it reaches Tourle Street, and to the south, it borders Industrial Drive. Mayfield North is unique because it officially has no residents living there.

What is Mayfield North?

Mayfield North is mainly an industrial estate. This means it is a special area set aside for factories, warehouses, and other businesses. It is not a place where people usually live.

• Early Businesses: In the past, this estate was home to several important companies. These included CSR Chemicals, Titans, and Koppers.
• Steelworks Connection: A part of the large BHP Newcastle Steelworks was also located here. This included the No2 Merchant Mill, Rod Mill, Limestone Kiln, and a Spares Yard. These were all important parts of the steel-making process.

History of the Land

The original owners of this land were the Aboriginal people. The Awabakal people were the first inhabitants of this area. They lived here for thousands of years before European settlement.