Lochinvar
NSW 2321 · Maitland
1,095 (2021) → 1,225 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Maitland local government area (est. 99,787 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lochinvar is a high growth suburb in Maitland, NSW 2321, about 131km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $878K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 85/100, and is about 38km inland. Lochinvar has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 10/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2321 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.74%), New Zealand (1.37%), Germany (0.46%), Canada (0.37%), Indonesia (0.37%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.37%), Indonesian (0.37%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.27%), German (0.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 953 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1009
- St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 996
- Lochinvar Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 965
Nearby (within 10km)
- Greta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 935
- Rutherford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 933
- Rutherford Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 922
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.4kmICSEA 996
- Telarah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 879
- Hunter Trade CollegeSecondary · Independent · 8.6kmICSEA 978
- Gillieston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 922
- The Heights Learning CommunityPrimary · Independent · 9.3kmICSEA 1058
- Maitland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lochinvar
Is Lochinvar safe?
Lochinvar has a residential safety score of 10/100, 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 10,594 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lochinvar?
In Lochinvar, the median house price is $878K and the median unit price is $682K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Lochinvar from Sydney CBD?
Lochinvar is about 131.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Lochinvar?
Lochinvar has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 990 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lochinvar?
Lochinvar has a transport score of 85/100, including 2 train stations and 15 bus stops.