Maryland (Newcastle)
NSW 2287 · Newcastle
7,714 (2021) → 8,252 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Maryland (Newcastle) is a high growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2287, about 118km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $898K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is about 11km inland. Maryland (Newcastle) has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 48/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2287 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.45%), China (1.3%), Philippines (0.99%), India (0.97%), New Zealand (0.61%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.39%), Macedon (1.15%), Vietnamese (0.83%), Cantonese (0.66%), Arabic (0.49%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1011 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Glendore Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1019
- Maryland Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 996
Nearby (within 10km)
- Callaghan College Wallsend CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 952
- Bishop Tyrrell Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1085
- Plattsburg Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 910
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1076
- Shortland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 926
- Our Lady of Victories Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1025
- Margaret Jurd CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 889
- Awabakal Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 3.2km
- Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 965
- Heaton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 955
- Alesco Secondary CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 949
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 980
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.
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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
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 Maryland (Newcastle)
Is Maryland (Newcastle) safe?
Maryland (Newcastle) has a residential safety score of 48/100, 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 4,265 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Maryland (Newcastle)?
In Maryland (Newcastle), the median house price is $898K and the median unit price is $728K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Maryland (Newcastle) from Sydney CBD?
Maryland (Newcastle) is about 118.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Maryland (Newcastle)?
Maryland (Newcastle) has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1008 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Maryland (Newcastle)?
Maryland (Newcastle) has a transport score of 59/100 and 65 bus stops.