Maitland North at a glance
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
39.2k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Maitland North.
The postcode for Maitland North is 2320 (NSW).
Maitland North (2320) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Maitland North has roughly 39,163 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Maitland North scores 54/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maitland North's population at 39,163, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
39,163
Median age
37
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$317/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
39,163
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
54
90
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Maitland North.
Local schools for Maitland North
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Government School Catchment
Maitland Public School
Nillo Infants School
Telarah Public 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 Maitland North.
- What is the Maitland North postcode?
- Maitland North is in the 2320 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Maitland North?
- Maitland North is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2320, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maitland North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $317.
- What schools are in Maitland North?
- There are 20 schools serving Maitland North on this page, including Maitland Public School, St John the Baptist Primary School, All Saints College.
- How walkable is Maitland North?
- Maitland North has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 90, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Maitland North?
- Maitland North is close to Maitland, Mount Dee, Horseshoe Bend, South Maitland, Telarah.
- What is the population of Maitland North?
- The population of Maitland North is approximately 39,163 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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