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Louth Park

NSW 2320 · Maitland

922 (2021) → 1,044 est. (2025) · High Growth

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

40
Overall score

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

922
Population
$1.60M
Median house (2026)Low sales volume
46
Safety score
40
Transport score

Louth Park is a high growth suburb in Maitland, NSW 2320, about 127km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.60M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 40/100, and is about 27km inland. Louth Park has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 46/100.

126.6 km
To Sydney CBD
26.6 km
To coast
$620/wk
Median rent (house)
3.6 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

922
Population
35
Median age
3.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Maitland LGA population (est. 2025)99,787
Median household income (weekly)$3,293
vs NSW median+78.0%
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 higher33.2%
Born in Australia92.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse262 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (0.98%), South Africa (0.87%), Zimbabwe (0.65%), India (0.43%), Indonesia (0.33%)

Top languages: Afrikaans (0.87%), Arabic (0.76%), Hindi (0.43%), German (0.33%), Korean (0.33%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.60M
Median house (2026)Low volume: 17 sales in 12 months
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$620 / $500 wk
Rental yield (house)2.0%
Days on market (house)56 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

46
Residential

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:

5
Break & enter dwelling542/100k
1
Steal from dwelling108/100k
2
Motor vehicle theft217/100k
2
Domestic assault217/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
2
Non-domestic assault217/100k

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: 34 (all categories, latest year)3,688 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

49

Reasonable school mix

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

39
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 977 (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)

  • The Heights Learning CommunityPrimary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1058
  • Gillieston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 922
  • Hunter Valley Grammar School - FarmSecondary · Independent · 3.4km
  • Hunter Trade CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 978
  • All Saints CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1023
  • St John the Baptist Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1047
  • Maitland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 936
  • Maitland East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 975
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1063
  • All Saints College (St Peter's)Secondary · Catholic · 4.2km
  • Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 1134
  • Nillo Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1076

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

40
3Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationHigh Street (3.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.3% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ≈

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
17.2%
Retail Trade
11.3%
Construction
9.1%
Accommodation & Food Services
6.6%
Education & Training
6.3%

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.

10 in suburbSupermarkets
20 in suburbCafes/Rest.
31 in suburbParks
31 in suburbPlaygrounds
581 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
20 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
2Sports fields
0Vets
Air qualityGood air quality (79/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMaitland Private Hospital (4.7 km)
Nearest vet3.5 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (13.7 km)

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

Fitness

8

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
2
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

30

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

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

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

17

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
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.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate3.16%
Projected population 20411,576
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Maitland

South Maitland$765K64transportMount DeeData not available54transportGillieston Heights$871K43transportMaitland$715K89transportEast Maitland$862K89transportHorseshoe Bend$738K60transport

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Frequently asked questions about Louth Park

Is Louth Park safe?

Louth Park has a residential safety score of 46/100, 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 3,688 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Louth Park?

In Louth Park, the median house price is $1.60M. Median weekly house rent is $620.

How far is Louth Park from Sydney CBD?

Louth Park is about 126.6 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Louth Park?

Louth Park has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Louth Park?

Louth Park has a transport score of 40/100 and 3 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.