Maitland at a glance
Median house
$750,000
+6.3% year on year
Median unit
$550,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,972
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Maitland.
The postcode for Maitland is 2320 (NSW).
The median house price in Maitland is $750,000.
Maitland (2320) sits in the Dungog region of NSW. The median house here is $750,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +6.3% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Maitland has roughly 1,972 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Maitland 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's population at 1,972, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,972
Median age
43
Family households
59%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $750,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $550,000, roughly 27% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6.3%). Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $150,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Maitland on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +6.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$750,000
+6.3% over the past year. Median unit price $550,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
$750,000
+6.3% annual growth
$550,000
42
Average days to sell
1,972
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.59% (median rent $373/wk against a $750,000 price tag). Units yield 3.03% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 41% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.59%
Based on $750,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.03%
Based on $550,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+6.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +6.3%/yr
2021
$553K
5-year change
+36%
2026
$750K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,528
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.
54
90
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maitland.
Local schools for Maitland
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Government School Catchment
Maitland Public School
Nillo Infants School
Telarah Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
- What is the median house price in Maitland?
- The median house price in Maitland, NSW 2320 is $750,000. The median unit price is $550,000. Annual growth is +6.3%.
- What is the Maitland postcode?
- Maitland is in the 2320 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Maitland?
- Maitland is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2320, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maitland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Maitland?
- There are 20 schools serving Maitland on this page, including Maitland Public School, St John the Baptist Primary School, All Saints College.
- How walkable is Maitland?
- Maitland has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 90, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Maitland?
- Maitland is close to Maitland North, Mount Dee, Horseshoe Bend, South Maitland, Telarah.
- What is the population of Maitland?
- The population of Maitland is approximately 1,972 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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