Maitland, NSW 2320 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Maitland is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2320, home to 1,972 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Dungog local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 129 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,972
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,241 /week
- Median personal income
- $635 /week
- Median family income
- $1,560 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Maitland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Maitland Public School
- Nillo Infants School
- Telarah Public School
- Rutherford Technology High School
- Gillieston Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 26 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 train stops, 70 bus stops
- High St Opp Maitland City Library
- Church St After Caroline Pl
- Maitland City Library, High St
- High St Opp Maitland Court House
- Maitland Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 cafés
- 16 restaurants
- 14 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 11 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 6 supermarkets
- 23 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 28.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 53.4% of the 1,996 resolvable premises in Maitland. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 53.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 45.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,034 across postcode 2320 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 951 violent offences, 619 theft, 401 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maitland?
Maitland (NSW 2320) had 1,972 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Maitland local government area.
What is the median rent in Maitland?
The median advertised rent in Maitland is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Maitland?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Maitland covering government sectors. Nearest include: Maitland Public School (0.5 km), Nillo Infants School (0.9 km), Telarah Public School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Maitland?
Maitland is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (53.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Maitland?
Across postcode 2320, 3,034 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (951), theft (619), vehicle theft (401). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Maitland?
In Maitland, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (28.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Maitland?
75 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Maitland centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 26 bus stops, 4 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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