South Maitland at a glance
Median house
$605,000
-2.8% year on year
Median unit
$293,040
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
432
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about South Maitland.
The postcode for South Maitland is 2320 (NSW).
The median house price in South Maitland is $605,000.
South Maitland (2320) sits in the Dungog region of NSW. The median house here is $605,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -2.8% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
South Maitland has roughly 432 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
South Maitland scores 8/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Maitland's population at 432, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
432
Median age
44
Family households
52%
Lone person
45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $605,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $293,040, roughly 52% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-2.8%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $121,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps South Maitland on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -2.8%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$605,000
-2.8% over the past year. Median unit price $293,040.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$605,000
-2.8% annual growth
$293,040
432
Median age: 44
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.21% (median rent $373/wk against a $605,000 price tag). Units yield 4.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.21%
Based on $605,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20264.97%
Based on $293,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-2.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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 -2.8%/yr
2021
$697K
5-year change
-13%
2026
$605K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
48
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.
8
20
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Maitland.
Local schools for South Maitland
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Government School Catchment
Maitland Public School
Nillo Infants School
Maitland East 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 South Maitland.
- What is the median house price in South Maitland?
- The median house price in South Maitland, NSW 2320 is $605,000. The median unit price is $293,040. Annual growth is -2.8%.
- What is the South Maitland postcode?
- South Maitland is in the 2320 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is South Maitland?
- South Maitland is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2320, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Maitland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in South Maitland?
- There are 20 schools serving South Maitland on this page, including All Saints College, St John the Baptist Primary School, Maitland Public School.
- How walkable is South Maitland?
- South Maitland has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near South Maitland?
- South Maitland is close to Horseshoe Bend, Greenhills, Green Hills, East Maitland, Maitland North.
- What is the population of South Maitland?
- The population of South Maitland is approximately 432 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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