Maitland
NSW 2320 · Maitland
1,972 (2021) → 2,232 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.
Maitland is a high growth suburb in Maitland, NSW 2320, about 130km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $691K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is about 29km inland. Maitland has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2320 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.03%), New Zealand (0.86%), Bangladesh (0.81%), Philippines (0.81%), South Africa (0.41%)
Top languages: Bengali (0.56%), Mandarin (0.46%), Nepali (0.35%), Urdu (0.3%), Hindi (0.25%)
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.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 987 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St John the Baptist Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1047
- All Saints CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1023
- Maitland Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 936
- All Saints College (St Peter's)Secondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hunter Trade CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 978
- Nillo Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1076
- Hunter Valley Grammar School - FarmSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- The Heights Learning CommunityPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1058
- Telarah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 879
- Gillieston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 922
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 996
- Rutherford Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 922
- Maitland East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 975
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1063
- Rutherford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 933
- Bolwarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1032
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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 Maitland
Is Maitland safe?
Maitland has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 36,055 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Maitland?
In Maitland, the median house price is $691K and the median unit price is $665K. Median weekly house rent is $620.
How far is Maitland from Sydney CBD?
Maitland is about 130.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Maitland?
Maitland has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1002 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Maitland?
Maitland has a transport score of 89/100, including 5 train stations and 49 bus stops.