Maitland vs Telarah
The verdict
Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $643K versus $669K in Telarah. Maitland rates higher for transport (89 vs 79). Telarah rates higher for liveability (90 vs 79). Maitland is closer to the coast (28.5 km vs 30.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Telarah rates higher (16 vs 5/100 in Maitland).
Scores
| Maitland | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 70 |
| Transport | 89 | 79 |
| Education | 44 | 37 |
| Liveability | 79 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maitland | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,972 | 2,318 |
| Median age | 43 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,241 | $1,311 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.9% | 16.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.6% | 90.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Maitland High Growth · Telarah High Growth
Property
| Maitland | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $643K | $669K |
| Median unit price | $543K | $378K |
| House price YoY | 11.2% | 4.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Maitland | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 16 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 609 | 475 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,116 | 216 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,775 | 1,726 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 77,485 | 13,029 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maitland | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,005 | 874 |
See the full school list on each profile: Maitland · Telarah
Transport
| Maitland | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 79 |
| Train stations | 5 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 49 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 260 m | 640 m |
Liveability
| Maitland | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.5 km | 30.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 130.1 km | 130.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Maitland | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,972 | 2,318 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,232 | 2,698 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,370 | 3,659 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.14% | 3.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Maitland or Telarah?
Telarah has the higher residential safety score (Maitland 5/100 vs Telarah 16/100).
Which is more affordable, Maitland or Telarah?
Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $643K versus $669K.
Which has better schools, Maitland or Telarah?
Maitland has a higher average school ICSEA (Maitland 1005 vs Telarah 874; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Maitland or Telarah?
Maitland has the higher transport score (Maitland 89/100 vs Telarah 79/100).
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