Yorke Peninsula
Maitland
Maitland at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,312
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Maitland.
Maitland (5573) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
Maitland has roughly 1,312 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Maitland scores 4/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maitland's population at 1,312, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,312
Median age
51
Family households
68%
Lone person
32%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$362/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
1,312
Median age: 51
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
0
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
Central Yorke School
Non-Government Schools
Maitland Lutheran School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Maitland.
- What is the Maitland postcode?
- Maitland is in the 5573 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in Maitland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $362, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Maitland?
- There are 2 schools serving Maitland on this page, including Central Yorke School, Maitland Lutheran School.
- How walkable is Maitland?
- Maitland has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Maitland?
- Maitland is close to Yorke Valley, South Kilkerran, Petersville, Cunningham, Weetulta.
- What is the population of Maitland?
- Maitland has approximately 1,312 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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