East Maitland vs Metford
The verdict
Metford is more affordable, with a median house price of $739K versus $783K in East Maitland. East Maitland rates higher for education (45 vs 35). Metford is closer to the coast (22.1 km vs 24.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Metford rates higher (33 vs 26/100 in East Maitland).
Scores
| East Maitland | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 70 |
| Transport | 89 | 92 |
| Education | 45 | 35 |
| Liveability | 80 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Maitland | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,860 | 4,707 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,422 | $1,484 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.9% | 18.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.9% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: East Maitland Stable · Metford Stable
Property
| East Maitland | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $783K | $739K |
| Median unit price | $546K | $510K |
| House price YoY | 15.9% | 8.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Maitland | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 26 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 464 | 255 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 422 | 382 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 717 | 1,147 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,705 | 11,770 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Maitland | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 954 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Maitland · Metford
Transport
| East Maitland | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 92 |
| Train stations | 4 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 145 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 810 m |
Liveability
| East Maitland | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 0 |
| Parks | 23 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 117 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.3 km | 22.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 128.6 km | 128.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| East Maitland | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,860 | 4,707 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,045 | 4,781 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,463 | 4,946 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.39% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Maitland or Metford?
Metford has the higher residential safety score (East Maitland 26/100 vs Metford 33/100).
Which is more affordable, East Maitland or Metford?
Metford is more affordable, with a median house price of $739K versus $783K.
Which has better schools, East Maitland or Metford?
East Maitland has a higher average school ICSEA (East Maitland 997 vs Metford 954; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Maitland or Metford?
Metford has the higher transport score (East Maitland 89/100 vs Metford 92/100).
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