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)

Overall score

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

7,714

Population

$856K

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Safety score

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

Median age

2.8

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

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

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

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

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

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

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$923K53transport Fletcher$1.10M30transport Shortland$815K62transport Birmingham Gardens$950K76transport Hexham$375K84transport Elermore 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.