Horseshoe Bend vs Maitland
The verdict
Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $643K versus $718K in Horseshoe Bend. Maitland rates higher for transport (89 vs 60). Horseshoe Bend is closer to the coast (27.3 km vs 28.5 km).
Scores
Horseshoe BendMaitland
| Horseshoe Bend | Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 72 |
| Transport | 60 | 89 |
| Education | 47 | 44 |
| Liveability | 83 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Horseshoe Bend | Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 427 | 1,972 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,375 | $1,241 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.3% | 25.9% |
| Born in Australia | 87.3% | 83.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Horseshoe Bend High Growth · Maitland High Growth
Property
| Horseshoe Bend | Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $718K | $643K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $543K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Horseshoe Bend | Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 609 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 1,116 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 703 | 1,775 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,684 | 77,485 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Horseshoe Bend | Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,005 |
See the full school list on each profile: Horseshoe Bend · Maitland
Transport
| Horseshoe Bend | Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 5 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 810 m | 260 m |
Liveability
| Horseshoe Bend | 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 0 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.3 km | 28.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 130.9 km | 130.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Horseshoe Bend | Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 427 | 1,972 |
| Estimated 2025 | 483 | 2,232 |
| Projected 2041 | 730 | 3,370 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.13% | 3.14% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Horseshoe Bend or Maitland?
Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $643K versus $718K.
Which has better public transport, Horseshoe Bend or Maitland?
Maitland has the higher transport score (Horseshoe Bend 60/100 vs Maitland 89/100).
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