Hexham vs Maryland (Newcastle)
The verdict
Hexham is more affordable, with a median house price of $445K versus $898K in Maryland (Newcastle). Hexham rates higher for transport (84 vs 59). Maryland (Newcastle) rates higher for liveability (73 vs 24).
Scores
HexhamMaryland (Newcastle)
| Hexham | Maryland (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 61 |
| Transport | 84 | 59 |
| Education | 30 | 49 |
| Liveability | 24 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hexham | Maryland (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 157 | 7,714 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $928 | $1,793 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 5.7% | 27.9% |
| Born in Australia | 84.1% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Hexham Stable · Maryland (Newcastle) High Growth
Property
| Hexham | Maryland (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $445K | $898K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $728K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 10.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hexham | Maryland (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 324 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 3,185 | 272 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,911 | 557 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 63,694 | 4,265 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hexham | Maryland (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,008 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hexham · Maryland (Newcastle)
Transport
| Hexham | Maryland (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 59 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 65 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Hexham | Maryland (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.1 km | 11.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 121.8 km | 118.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Hexham | Maryland (Newcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 157 | 7,714 |
| Estimated 2025 | 159 | 8,252 |
| Projected 2041 | 166 | 11,987 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Hexham or Maryland (Newcastle)?
Hexham is more affordable, with a median house price of $445K versus $898K.
Which has better public transport, Hexham or Maryland (Newcastle)?
Hexham has the higher transport score (Hexham 84/100 vs Maryland (Newcastle) 59/100).
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