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Aberglasslyn

NSW 2320 · Maitland

6,552 (2021)7,330 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Maitland local government area (est. 99,787 residents)

50
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,552
Population
$845K
Median house (2026)
62
Safety score
48
Transport score

Aberglasslyn is a high growth suburb in Maitland, NSW 2320, about 135km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $845K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 48/100, and is about 33km inland. Aberglasslyn has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.

134.5 km
To Sydney CBD
32.7 km
To coast
$620/wk
Median rent (house)
3.2 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

6,552
Population
32
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Maitland LGA population (est. 2025)99,787
Median household income (weekly)$2,147
vs NSW median+16.1%
Median taxable income (individual)$62,015/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +4%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2320 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher21.5%
Born in Australia87.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,978 / 10 / 153

Top countries of birth: England (1.56%), India (1.51%), New Zealand (1.13%), South Africa (0.76%), Philippines (0.66%)

Top languages: Malayalam (0.63%), Punjabi (0.6%), Afrikaans (0.47%), Tagalog (0.47%), Arabic (0.34%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$845K+15.7%
Median house (2026)
$668K
Median unit (2026)Low volume: 10 sales in 12 months

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$620 / $500 wk
Rental yield (house)3.8%
Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

62
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

9
Break & enter dwelling137/100k
4
Steal from dwelling61/100k
19
Motor vehicle theft290/100k
39
Domestic assault595/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
16
Non-domestic assault244/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 222 (all categories, latest year)3,388 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026

Schools

44

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

26
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Rutherford Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 922
  • Rutherford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 933
  • St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 996
  • Telarah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 879
  • Bolwarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1032
  • Nillo Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1076
  • Maitland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 936
  • Hunter Trade CollegeSecondary · Independent · 5kmICSEA 978
  • All Saints College (St Peter's)Secondary · Catholic · 5km
  • St John the Baptist Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1047
  • All Saints CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.4kmICSEA 1023
  • Gillieston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 922

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

48
32Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationTelarah (3.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.3% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
15.4%
Retail Trade
10.7%
Mining
9.8%
Construction
8.6%
Education & Training
6.9%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

27.5°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

41 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
44 in suburbParks
44 in suburbPlaygrounds
319206 in suburbPools
40 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
20 in suburbGPs
42 in suburbPharmacies
51 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
326 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Air qualityGood air quality (79/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNew Maitland Hospital (9.8 km)
Nearest vet4.3 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (18.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

28

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

4
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
32
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

6

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

4
Parks
1
Nature reserves
4
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

10

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

10

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.31

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
118
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

6
Christian0 in suburb
Total within 3km6
In this suburb0

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.84%
Projected population 20419,382
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Aberglasslyn

Is Aberglasslyn safe?

Aberglasslyn has a residential safety score of 62/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,388 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Aberglasslyn?

In Aberglasslyn, the median house price is $845K and the median unit price is $668K. Median weekly house rent is $620.

How far is Aberglasslyn from Sydney CBD?

Aberglasslyn is about 134.5 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Aberglasslyn?

Aberglasslyn has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Aberglasslyn?

Aberglasslyn has a transport score of 48/100 and 32 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.