Maitland Vale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
281
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Maitland Vale.
The postcode for Maitland Vale is 2320 (NSW).
Maitland Vale (2320) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Maitland Vale has roughly 281 residents, with a young-family 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 Vale scores 0/100 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maitland Vale's population at 281, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
281
Median age
31
Family households
88%
Lone person
12%
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)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$513/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
281
Median age: 31
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maitland Vale.
Local schools for Maitland Vale
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Government School Catchment
Bolwarra Public School
Iona Public School
Rutherford Technology 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 Maitland Vale.
- What is the Maitland Vale postcode?
- Maitland Vale is in the 2320 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Maitland Vale?
- Maitland Vale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2320, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maitland Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $513.
- What schools are in Maitland Vale?
- There are 20 schools serving Maitland Vale on this page, including Bolwarra Public School, Iona Public School, Rutherford Technology High School.
- How walkable is Maitland Vale?
- Maitland Vale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Maitland Vale?
- Maitland Vale is close to Aberglasslyn, Melville, Mindaribba, Oakhampton, Oakhampton Heights.
- What is the population of Maitland Vale?
- The population of Maitland Vale is approximately 281 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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Sources cited
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