Ashtonfield vs East Maitland
The verdict
East Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $810K versus $909K in Ashtonfield. East Maitland rates higher for transport (89 vs 55). Ashtonfield is closer to the coast (22.1 km vs 24.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ashtonfield rates higher (96 vs 26/100 in East Maitland).
Scores
| Ashtonfield | East Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 73 |
| Transport | 55 | 89 |
| Education | 48 | 45 |
| Liveability | 59 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashtonfield | East Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,589 | 11,860 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,148 | $1,422 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.5% | 28.9% |
| Born in Australia | 85.2% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Ashtonfield Stable · East Maitland Stable
Property
| Ashtonfield | East Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $909K | $810K |
| Median unit price | $683K | $585K |
| House price YoY | 16.7% | 12.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashtonfield | East Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 87 | 472 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 422 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 240 | 717 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,397 | 12,344 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashtonfield | East Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | 994 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashtonfield · East Maitland
Transport
| Ashtonfield | East Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 4 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 145 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Ashtonfield | East Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 15 |
| Parks | 3 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 117 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 24.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 126.9 km | 128.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Ashtonfield | East Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,589 | 11,860 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,661 | 12,045 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,822 | 12,463 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.39% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashtonfield or East Maitland?
Ashtonfield has the higher residential safety score (Ashtonfield 96/100 vs East Maitland 26/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashtonfield or East Maitland?
East Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $810K versus $909K.
Which has better schools, Ashtonfield or East Maitland?
Ashtonfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashtonfield 1071 vs East Maitland 994; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashtonfield or East Maitland?
East Maitland has the higher transport score (Ashtonfield 55/100 vs East Maitland 89/100).
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