Maitland vs South Maitland
The verdict
South Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $583K versus $643K in Maitland. Maitland rates higher for transport (89 vs 64). South Maitland is closer to the coast (26.9 km vs 28.5 km).
Scores
MaitlandSouth Maitland
| Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 63 |
| Transport | 89 | 64 |
| Education | 44 | 38 |
| Liveability | 79 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,972 | 432 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,241 | $995 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.9% | 17.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.6% | 86.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Maitland High Growth · South Maitland High Growth
Property
| Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $643K | $583K |
| Median unit price | $543K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 609 | 231 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,116 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,775 | 1,157 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 77,485 | 11,111 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,005 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Maitland · South Maitland
Transport
| Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 64 |
| Train stations | 5 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 49 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 260 m | 590 m |
Liveability
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.5 km | 26.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 130.1 km | 129.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Maitland | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,972 | 432 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,232 | 489 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,370 | 738 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.14% | 3.15% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Maitland or South Maitland?
South Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $583K versus $643K.
Which has better public transport, Maitland or South Maitland?
Maitland has the higher transport score (Maitland 89/100 vs South Maitland 64/100).
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