Mayfield West, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mayfield West Newcastle, New South Wales
Mayfield West Location in Newcastle, Australia
Population	1,895 (2016 census)
• Density	790/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Established	1969
Postcode(s)	2304
Area	2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Location	8 km (5 mi) NW of Newcastle
LGA(s)	City of Newcastle
Parish	Newcastle
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 friendly suburb located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 8 kilometers (5 miles) northwest of Newcastle's city center. This area is part of the City of Newcastle, which is a local government area that helps manage the city.

Discovering Mayfield West's Past

The First People of the Land

Long, long ago, the very first people to live in this area were the Awabakal Aboriginal people. They were the traditional owners and caretakers of this land for thousands of years before European settlers arrived. They had a deep connection to the land and its resources.

Early European Settlers

Later, one of the first European settlers to arrive in the Mayfield West area was a person named John Laurie Platt. He was among the early pioneers who helped shape the beginnings of this community.