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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)

61
Overall score

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

7,714
Population
$856K
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Safety score
59
Transport score

Maryland (Newcastle) is a high growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2287, about 118km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $856K is more affordable than 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. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

118.3 km
To Sydney CBD
11.5 km
To coast
$695/wk
Median rent (house)
3.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

7,714
Population
37
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Newcastle LGA population (est. 2025)179,758
Median household income (weekly)$1,793
vs NSW median-3.1%
Bachelor degree or higher27.9%
Born in Australia83.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,456 / 5 / 257

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

$856K+14.2%
Median house (2025)
$648K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$695 / $590 wk
Rental yield (house)4.2%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

59

Reasonable school mix

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

93
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1011 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Glendore Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1006
  • Maryland Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Callaghan College Wallsend CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 958
  • Bishop Tyrrell Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1073
  • Plattsburg Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 898
  • St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1068
  • Shortland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 895
  • Our Lady of Victories Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1025
  • Margaret Jurd CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 917
  • Awabakal Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 3.2km
  • Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 961
  • Heaton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 973
  • Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 970
  • Jesmond Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 940

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

59
65Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationSandgate (3.8 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.

50 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
189 in suburbParks
165 in suburbPlaygrounds
3Pools
30 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
30 in suburbGPs
21 in suburbPharmacies
41 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
635 in suburbSports fields
3Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalCalvary Mater Hospital (5.7 km)
Nearest vet1.3 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (9.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

40

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

3
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
63
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

23

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

18
Parks
1
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

36

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
3
Galleries
1
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

22

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.26
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 rate1.70%
Projected population 204111,987
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Newcastle

Wallsend$923K53transportFletcher$1.10M30transportShortland$815K62transportBirmingham Gardens$950K76transportHexham$375K84transportElermore Vale$1.17M64transport

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Frequently asked questions about Maryland (Newcastle)

What are property prices in Maryland (Newcastle)?

In Maryland (Newcastle), the median house price is $856K and the median unit price is $648K. Median weekly house rent is $695.

How far is Maryland (Newcastle) from Sydney CBD?

Maryland (Newcastle) is about 118.3 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Maryland (Newcastle)?

Maryland (Newcastle) has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 999 (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.

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.