Maryland (Newcastle) vs Minmi
The verdict
Minmi is more affordable, with a median house price of $544K versus $856K in Maryland (Newcastle). Maryland (Newcastle) rates higher for transport (59 vs 25). Maryland (Newcastle) is closer to the coast (11.5 km vs 14.2 km).
Scores
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Minmi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 38 |
| Transport | 59 | 25 |
| Education | 49 | 43 |
| Liveability | 73 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Minmi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,714 | 700 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,793 | $1,899 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 23.3% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 91.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Maryland (Newcastle) High Growth · Minmi High Growth
Property
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Minmi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $856K | $544K |
| Median unit price | $648K | $590K |
| House price YoY | 14.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Minmi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 1,000 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 714 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 1,000 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 8,000 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Minmi | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Maryland (Newcastle) · Minmi
Transport
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Minmi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 65 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 7.1 km |
Liveability
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Minmi | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.5 km | 14.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 118.3 km | 117.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Minmi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,714 | 700 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,252 | 749 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,987 | 1,088 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.70% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Maryland (Newcastle) or Minmi?
Minmi is more affordable, with a median house price of $544K versus $856K.
Which has better schools, Maryland (Newcastle) or Minmi?
Minmi has a higher average school ICSEA (Maryland (Newcastle) 999 vs Minmi 1023; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Maryland (Newcastle) or Minmi?
Maryland (Newcastle) has the higher transport score (Maryland (Newcastle) 59/100 vs Minmi 25/100).
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