East Maitland vs South Maitland
The verdict
South Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $623K versus $810K in East Maitland. East Maitland rates higher for transport (89 vs 64). East Maitland is closer to the coast (24.3 km vs 26.9 km).
Scores
East MaitlandSouth Maitland
| East Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 63 |
| Transport | 89 | 64 |
| Education | 45 | 38 |
| Liveability | 80 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,860 | 432 |
| Median age | 40 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,422 | $995 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.9% | 17.8% |
| Born in Australia | 85.9% | 86.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: East Maitland Stable · South Maitland High Growth
Property
| East Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $810K | $623K |
| Median unit price | $585K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 26 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 472 | 231 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 422 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 717 | 1,157 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,344 | 10,417 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: East Maitland · South Maitland
Transport
| East Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 64 |
| Train stations | 4 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 145 | 7 |
| 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 | 590 m |
Liveability
| East Maitland | South 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 0 |
| Parks | 23 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 117 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.3 km | 26.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 128.6 km | 129.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| East Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,860 | 432 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,045 | 489 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,463 | 738 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.39% | 3.15% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, East Maitland or South Maitland?
South Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $623K versus $810K.
Which has better public transport, East Maitland or South Maitland?
East Maitland has the higher transport score (East Maitland 89/100 vs South Maitland 64/100).
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