Maitland Vale, NSW 2320 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Maitland Vale is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2320, home to 281 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Dungog local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 129 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 281
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $3,050 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,262 /week
- Median family income
- $3,200 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- 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
- $513 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Iona Public School
- Bolwarra Public School
- Rutherford Technology High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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 60.3% of the 131 resolvable premises in Maitland Vale. 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: 60.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 35.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.6%
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 Vale?
Maitland Vale (NSW 2320) had 281 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Maitland local government area.
What is the median rent in Maitland Vale?
The median advertised rent in Maitland Vale is $513/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Maitland Vale?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Maitland Vale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Iona Public School (5 km), Bolwarra Public School (5.1 km), Rutherford Technology High School (5.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Maitland Vale?
Maitland Vale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (60.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Maitland Vale?
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 Vale?
In Maitland Vale, 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.
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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