East Maitland at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
11.9k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about East Maitland.
The postcode for East Maitland is 2323 (NSW).
East Maitland (2323) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
East Maitland has roughly 11,860 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
East Maitland scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Maitland's population at 11,860, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,860
Median age
40
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
11,860
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,744
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Maitland.
Local schools for East Maitland
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Government School Catchment
Maitland East Public School
Maitland Grossmann High School
Maitland High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About East Maitland.
- What is the East Maitland postcode?
- East Maitland is in the 2323 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is East Maitland?
- East Maitland is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2323, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Maitland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in East Maitland?
- There are 20 schools serving East Maitland on this page, including Maitland East Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Maitland Grossmann High School.
- How walkable is East Maitland?
- East Maitland has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near East Maitland?
- East Maitland is close to Greenhills, Green Hills, South Maitland, Horseshoe Bend, Pitnacree.
- What is the population of East Maitland?
- The population of East Maitland is approximately 11,860 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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