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East Maitland

NSW 2323 · Maitland

11,860 (2021) → 12,045 est. (2025) · Stable

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

73
Overall score

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

11,860
Population
$783K
Median house (2025)
26
Safety score
89
Transport score

East Maitland is a stable suburb in Maitland, NSW 2323, about 129km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $783K 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.

128.6 km
To Sydney CBD
24.3 km
To coast
$630/wk
Median rent (house)
1.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

11,860
Population
40
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Maitland LGA population (est. 2025)99,787
Median household income (weekly)$1,422
vs NSW median-23.1%
Bachelor degree or higher28.9%
Born in Australia85.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,645 / 397 / 850

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

$783K+15.9%
Median house (2025)
$546K+26.8%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$630 / $460 wk
Rental yield (house)4.2%
Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

26
Residential

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

55
Break & enter dwelling464/100k
37
Steal from dwelling312/100k
50
Motor vehicle theft422/100k
85
Domestic assault717/100k
6
Robbery51/100k
100
Non-domestic assault843/100k

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: 1,744 (all categories, latest year)14,705 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 2025

Schools

56

Reasonable school mix

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

41
Within 10km6 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 975 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Linuwel School LtdCombined · IndependentICSEA 1059
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1056
  • OneSchool Global NSW - MaitlandCombined · IndependentICSEA 980
  • Maitland East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 976
  • Maitland Grossmann High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 970
  • Maitland High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 942

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1135
  • Ashtonfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1012
  • Maitland Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1050
  • Arise Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 936
  • Metford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 875
  • Hunter River Community SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 956
  • Hunter Valley Grammar School - FarmSecondary · Independent · 2.5km
  • Tenambit Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 898
  • All Saints CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1031
  • St John the Baptist Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1043
  • All Saints College (St Peter's)Secondary · Catholic · 3.9km
  • Maitland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 940

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

89
4Train
145Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency377/hr
Nearest train stationVictoria Street (1.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

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.

76 in suburbSupermarkets
1515 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2323 in suburbParks
1414 in suburbPlaygrounds
141117 in suburbPools
33 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
32 in suburbGPs
21 in suburbPharmacies
33 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
6440 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMaitland Private Hospital (1.2 km)
Nearest vet1.3 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (10.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

28

Limited facilities

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

3
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
64
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

17

Mostly urban

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

23
Parks
0
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

11

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

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

45

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

4
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
17
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.51

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

44

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

5
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services9
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 9 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.76

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.39%
Projected population 204112,463
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Maitland

Ashtonfield$916K55transportMetford$758K92transportSouth Maitland$562K64transportPitnacreeData not available55transportHorseshoe Bend$800K60transportTenambit$800K63transport

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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 14,705 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in East Maitland?

In East Maitland, the median house price is $783K and the median unit price is $546K. 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 997 (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.

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.