Bolwarra Heights
NSW 2320 • Rest of NSW
About Bolwarra Heights
Bolwarra Heights is a residential suburb in the City of Maitland, located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, approximately 5 km north of Maitland CBD and 161 km north of Sydney. With a population of around 3,000, the suburb sits on the eastern side of the Hunter River. It is a predominantly residential area with a family-oriented, semi-rural character and larger-than-average block sizes. The suburb attracts those seeking a quieter lifestyle within reach of Maitland and Newcastle.
Bolwarra Heights offers a peaceful, leafy lifestyle with access to bushland reserves, the Hunter River, and nearby Maitland amenities. The suburb features Bolwarra Public School, local parks, and is close to the heritage-rich Maitland CBD with its cafes, shops, and Levee riverside precinct. Residents are primarily families and professionals who appreciate the space, community feel, and relative affordability compared to Newcastle. The nearby Hunter Expressway provides easy access to the vineyards of the Hunter Valley.
Bolwarra Heights falls under postcode 2320 and is governed by Maitland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 163 — Bolwarra to Maitland CBD 10-15 mins
- 49 — Maitland to Newcastle via East Maitland 50-60 mins to Newcastle
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Maitland Station offers regular services to Newcastle and Sydney; Hunter Expressway provides fast road access
Residential suburb with no local shops; car needed for most errands; Maitland CBD nearby by car
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bolwarra Public School ICSEA 10324930 1296 Bolwarra Rd
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Largs Public School ICSEA 9914930 1494 1-5 Hunter St
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Nillo Infants School ICSEA 10764933 5323 37 Belmore Road
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9 Free Church Street
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Maitland Public School ICSEA 9364933 6532 70 Elgin Street
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12 Victoria Street
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Telarah Public School ICSEA 8794932 8477 Raymond St
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Rutherford High School ICSEA 933Avery St
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Rutherford Public School ICSEA 9334932 5900 Weblands St
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Young Street
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Corner Mt Dee Road & Junction Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Bolwarra Heights, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bolwarra Heights by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bolwarra Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bolwarra Heights" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 83
- 2. New Zealand 24
- 3. South Africa 19
- 4. United States 15
- 5. Philippines 13
- 6. Scotland 12
- 7. India 10
- 8. Ireland 10
- 9. Poland 10
- 10. Thailand 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)