Maitland vs Cunningham
Maitland scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cunningham (932) sits above Maitland (919). Maitland skews owner-occupied (77%), Cunningham runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Maitland and Cunningham side by side
| Measure | Maitland | Cunningham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $430/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,312 | 78 |
| Median age | 51 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 463 mm | 416 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Cunningham edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 919). Cunningham also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Maitland vs Cunningham: common questions
Does Maitland or Cunningham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cunningham scores 932 vs 919 in Maitland. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Maitland or Cunningham?
Maitland scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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