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Bolwarra Heights

NSW 2320 · Maitland

3,436 (2021)3,624 est. (2025) · High Growth

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

45
Overall score

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

3,436
Population
$980K
Median house (2026)
89
Safety score
51
Transport score

Bolwarra Heights is a high growth suburb in Maitland, NSW 2320, about 136km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $980K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 51/100, and is about 29km inland. Bolwarra Heights has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 89/100.

136.0 km
To Sydney CBD
29.3 km
To coast
$620/wk
Median rent (house)
2.6 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

3,436
Population
36
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Maitland LGA population (est. 2025)99,787
Median household income (weekly)$2,546
vs NSW median+37.6%
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 higher37.0%
Born in Australia89.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,067 / 0 / 25

Top countries of birth: England (2.42%), New Zealand (0.7%), South Africa (0.55%), USA (0.44%), Philippines (0.38%)

Top languages: Arabic (0.52%), Afrikaans (0.23%), Malayalam (0.23%), German (0.2%), Filipino (0.17%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$980K+29.9%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$620 / $500 wk
Rental yield (house)3.3%
Days on market (house)50 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

89
Residential

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

3
Break & enter dwelling87/100k
3
Steal from dwelling87/100k
2
Motor vehicle theft58/100k
14
Domestic assault407/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
5
Non-domestic assault146/100k

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: 88 (all categories, latest year)2,561 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

50

Reasonable school mix

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

32
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 988 (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)

  • Largs Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 991
  • Bolwarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1032
  • Iona Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 992
  • Nillo Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1076
  • Linuwel School LtdCombined · Independent · 5.1kmICSEA 1041
  • All Saints College (St Peter's)Secondary · Catholic · 5.3km
  • All Saints CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 1023
  • Morpeth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1023
  • Rutherford Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 922
  • Maitland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 936
  • Maitland Grossmann High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 960
  • St John the Baptist Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 1047

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

51
15Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationMindaribba (2.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate1.3% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
14.3%
Education & Training
12.0%
Construction
9.9%
Retail Trade
8.2%
Mining
7.7%

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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
10 in suburbCafes/Rest.
42 in suburbParks
52 in suburbPlaygrounds
62 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
11Sports fields
0Vets
Air qualityGood air quality (79/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNew Maitland Hospital (7.7 km)
Nearest vet4.7 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (15.0 km)

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

Fitness

14

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
11
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

7

Mostly urban

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

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

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

8

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
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

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
49
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

3
Christian0 in suburb
Total within 3km3
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 rate1.34%
Projected population 20414,874
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Bolwarra Heights

Is Bolwarra Heights safe?

Bolwarra Heights has a residential safety score of 89/100, 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 2,561 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bolwarra Heights?

In Bolwarra Heights, the median house price is $980K. Median weekly house rent is $620.

How far is Bolwarra Heights from Sydney CBD?

Bolwarra Heights is about 136.0 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Bolwarra Heights?

Bolwarra Heights has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Bolwarra Heights?

Bolwarra Heights has a transport score of 51/100 and 15 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.