Telarah
NSW 2320 · Maitland
2,318 (2021) → 2,698 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.
Telarah is a high growth suburb in Maitland, NSW 2320, about 131km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $690K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 79/100, and is about 30km inland. Telarah has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 16/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2320 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.08%), New Zealand (0.86%), Philippines (0.56%), Germany (0.43%), USA (0.39%)
Top languages: Samoan (0.35%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.22%), Polish (0.22%), Tagalog (0.22%), Italian (0.17%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 988 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Telarah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 879
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 996
- Hunter Trade CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 978
- Maitland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 936
- Rutherford Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 922
- Rutherford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 933
- Nillo Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1076
- All Saints College (St Peter's)Secondary · Catholic · 2.4km
- St John the Baptist Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1047
- All Saints CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1023
- Gillieston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 922
- The Heights Learning CommunityPrimary · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1058
- Hunter Valley Grammar School - FarmSecondary · Independent · 3.6km
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Telarah
Is Telarah safe?
Telarah has a residential safety score of 16/100, 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 10,699 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Telarah?
In Telarah, the median house price is $690K. Median weekly house rent is $620.
How far is Telarah from Sydney CBD?
Telarah is about 130.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Telarah?
Telarah has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 879 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Telarah?
Telarah has a transport score of 79/100 and 20 bus stops.