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Horseshoe Bend vs South Maitland

The verdict

South Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $583K versus $718K in Horseshoe Bend. Horseshoe Bend rates higher for education (47 vs 38).

Scores

Horseshoe BendSouth Maitland
Horseshoe BendSouth Maitland
Overall6463
Transport6064
Education4738
Liveability8383

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Horseshoe BendSouth Maitland
Population427432
Median age4044
Median household income (wk)$1,375$995
Bachelor degree or higher29.3%17.8%
Born in Australia87.3%86.8%
Avg household size2.42.1

Growth: Horseshoe Bend High Growth · South Maitland High Growth

Property

Horseshoe BendSouth Maitland
Median house price$718K$583K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$620$620
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)4238

Median price history

Safety

Horseshoe BendSouth Maitland
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0231
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k7031,157
Total incidents /100k (all)4,68411,111

Total incidents over time

Schools

Horseshoe BendSouth Maitland
Total schools01
Government00
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Horseshoe Bend · South Maitland

Transport

Horseshoe BendSouth Maitland
Transport score6064
Train stations00
Bus stops07
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)810 m590 m

Liveability

Horseshoe BendSouth Maitland
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming pools3Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)27.3 km26.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)130.9 km129.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.3 km3.9 km

Population & growth

Horseshoe BendSouth Maitland
Population (2021)427432
Estimated 2025483489
Projected 2041730738
Annual growth rate3.13%3.15%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Horseshoe Bend or South Maitland?

South Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $583K versus $718K.

Which has better public transport, Horseshoe Bend or South Maitland?

South Maitland has the higher transport score (Horseshoe Bend 60/100 vs South Maitland 64/100).

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Data sources

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