EAST MAITLAND
EAST MAITLAND Property Overview
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About EAST MAITLAND
East Maitland is located in Newcastle Region. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 11,860 with a density of 744 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $795,000, below Sydney average; unit median $530,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Maitland High School has 20 Distinguished Achievers.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 12867 per 100,000, 1.94x the NSW average, crime rate slightly above average.
Demographics: English comprises 44.68%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (42.85%) and Irish (12.57%).
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), East Maitland has a house median of $795,000 and unit median of $530,000. Property prices are significantly below Sydney median, suitable for first home buyers.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), East Maitland has a crime rate of 12867 per 100,000, which is 1.94x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.
Government schools: Maitland High School, 2024 HSC results: 20 Distinguished Achievers.
According to ABS 2021 Census, East Maitland has a population of 11,860, with Chinese comprising 1.10%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (44.68%), Aust (42.85%), Irish (12.57%), Scottish (10.89%), Aust_Abor (6.31%).
East Maitland is approximately 171.3km from Sydney CBD, about 121 minutes by car or 195 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.