South Maitland vs Maitland.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $605,000 and $645,000.
South Maitland (median $605,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Maitland ($645,000). Over the past year, Maitland (+1.2%) ran 4.0 percentage points ahead of South Maitland (-2.8%) on house-price growth.
Maitland scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 54/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Maitland (993) sits above Maitland (990).
For buyers
South Maitland is the lower entry point at $605,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: South Maitland delivers the better gross yield (5.50% vs 5.16%), but Maitland has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
South Maitland edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 990).
Common questions
Is South Maitland or Maitland cheaper to buy in?
South Maitland has the lower median house price at $605,000, roughly 6% below Maitland ($645,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, South Maitland or Maitland?
Over the past 12 months, Maitland grew +1.2% vs -2.8% in South Maitland, a gap of 4.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does South Maitland or Maitland have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Maitland scores 993 vs 990 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, South Maitland or Maitland?
Maitland scores 54/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, South Maitland or Maitland?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.50% in South Maitland vs 5.16% in Maitland. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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