East Maitland
NSW 2323 · Maitland
11,860 (2021) → 12,045 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Maitland local government area (est. 99,787 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
East Maitland is a stable suburb in Maitland, NSW 2323, about 129km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $810K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is about 24km inland. East Maitland has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 26/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2323 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.85%), New Zealand (0.91%), Philippines (0.84%), China (0.44%), India (0.42%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.47%), Tagalog (0.35%), Cantonese (0.3%), Thai (0.28%), Punjabi (0.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 975 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1063
- Linuwel School LtdCombined · IndependentICSEA 1041
- Maitland East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 975
- OneSchool Global NSW - MaitlandCombined · IndependentICSEA 975
- Maitland Grossmann High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 960
- Maitland High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 947
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1134
- Ashtonfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1008
- Maitland Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1047
- Arise Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 971
- Metford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 887
- Hunter River Community SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 958
- Hunter Valley Grammar School - FarmSecondary · Independent · 2.5km
- Tenambit Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 893
- All Saints CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1023
- St John the Baptist Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1047
- All Saints College (St Peter's)Secondary · Catholic · 3.9km
- Maitland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 936
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
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
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about East Maitland
Is East Maitland safe?
East Maitland has a residential safety score of 26/100, 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 12,344 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in East Maitland?
In East Maitland, the median house price is $810K and the median unit price is $585K. Median weekly house rent is $630.
How far is East Maitland from Sydney CBD?
East Maitland is about 128.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in East Maitland?
East Maitland has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 994 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in East Maitland?
East Maitland has a transport score of 89/100, including 4 train stations and 145 bus stops.