livingindahood

When I was looking to move back to Newcastle from years in Sydney with my young family I was looking for an affordable house on a big block with character, within 10km to the city and beaches, plus walking distance to supermarkets and pubs etc. I'd never considered Mayfield before and never really went there in my previous years in Newcastle. However, it has turned out to be a great move despite what pre-conceptions Novocastrians seem to have about the place. We have a great house in a good street with friendly neighbours and I've experienced more problems elsewhere in Newcastle than in Mayfield which has a reputation for being a 'bit rough'. In two years I've noticed more and more young couples - thanks to the First Home Buyers grant - moving into the suburb and lots of renovations and building work going on. Aside from a good Woolworths there are also plans for Coles and Aldi to move in down the road along with other speciality stores. Cafes are also springing up. The Balance Gym run by the Wests Group is also close by and is first class. With petrol prices going up and traffic getting worse, properties in 'cheap' inner-city suburbs like Mayfield, Tighes Hill, Waratah, Wickham and Islington are going to become more sought after. Ask any real estate agent about and they'l say the same thing judging by all the letters we receive in the mail asking if we'd like to sell. I only wish I'd bought back before the last boom!