Mayfield North, New South Wales

Mayfield North is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

Mayfield North
NewcastleNew South Wales
Mayfield North is located in Newcastle, Australia
Mayfield North
Mayfield North
Coordinates32°53′24″S 151°44′35″E / 32.89°S 151.743°E / -32.89; 151.743
Population0 (SAL 2016)[1][2]
Postcode(s)2304
Location7 km (4 mi) NNW of Newcastle
LGA(s)City of Newcastle
ParishNewcastle
State electorate(s)Newcastle
Federal division(s)Newcastle
Suburbs around Mayfield North:
Kooragang
Mayfield West Mayfield North Kooragang
Mayfield Tighes Hill

It is basically an industrial estate, which extends north to the south arm of the Hunter River, west to Tourle Street, and south to Industrial Drive. Originally the estate comprised CSR Chemicals, Titans, Koppers, and part of the BHP Newcastle Steelworks (No2 Merchant Mill, Rod Mill, Limestone Kiln and Spares Yard). It has officially has population of zero.[3]

History edit

The Aboriginal people, in this area, the Awabakal, were the first people of this land.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Mayfield North (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016.  
  2. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Mayfield North (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  3. ^ "2016 Census QuickStats: Mayfield North". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Aboriginal culture". City of Newcastle.