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East Maitland

NSW 2323 • Rest of NSW

11,860
Population (2021)
$38,688
Median Income
15.94 km²
Area
$330/wk
Median Rent
Regional CentreHunter ValleyShopping HubHeritage Character

About East Maitland

East Maitland serves as the commercial heart of the Maitland region, about 170 kilometres north of Sydney in the Hunter Valley. This suburb of nearly 12,000 residents features a major shopping centre alongside heritage streetscapes that recall its colonial origins. The Hunter River flows nearby, connecting the area to its agricultural and mining hinterland.

The Greenhills Shopping Centre draws people from across the Hunter, while the older streets retain genuine character. Families appreciate the combination of regional lifestyle and practical amenities. The area is growing as Newcastle's influence extends west, bringing new residents who work in the city but prefer the space and affordability of Maitland. Heritage and contemporary life blend comfortably here.

East Maitland falls under postcode 2323 and is governed by Maitland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maitland electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2323
Urban Area
Maitland
LGA / Council
Maitland
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Maitland
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.76°, 151.59°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
15.94 km²
Elevation
39m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    The Hunter at Greenhills Shopping Centre Mollymorgan Drive East Maitland 2323 NSW
  • Woolworths
    Stockland Centre, 1 Molly Morgan Drive East Maitland 2323 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 14 heritage-listed places in or near East Maitland, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Police Station (East Maitland)
20 John Street East Maitland • SHR #01016
Oldholme
12 Wallis Street East Maitland • SHR #00136
Maitland Correctional Centre
John Street, East Maitland • SHR #01296
Englefield
49 Newcastle Street East Maitland • SHR #01772
Woodlands
44 King Street East Maitland • SHR #00299
Goonoobah & Woodlands
42-44 King Street East Maitland • SHR #00298
Terrace
34-40 King Street East Maitland • SHR #00297
Post Office & Stables (former)
18 Day Street East Maitland • SHR #00494
Caroline Chisholm Cottage
3 Mill Street East Maitland • SHR #00500
Walka Water Works
Oakhampton Road, East Maitland • SHR #00466
Smith's Flour Mill (former)
91 Newcastle Road East Maitland • SHR #00237
Victoria Street Railway Station group
Main Northern railway, East Maitland • SHR #01277
East Maitland Railway Station group
Main Northern railway East Maitland • SHR #01135
St Peters Anglican Church Group and Glebe Cemetery
47 William Street East Maitland • SHR #01886

🔍 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 East Maitland by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View East Maitland Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "East Maitland" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.3%

226 state housing + 130 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,782
Census 2021
11,860
▲ 0.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,824
Income 2021
$38,688
▲ 21.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,188
Born Overseas 1,091

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 219
  • 2. New Zealand 108
  • 3. Philippines 100
  • 4. China 52
  • 5. India 50
  • 6. Germany 47
  • 7. Scotland 42
  • 8. Thailand 40
  • 9. South Africa 28
  • 10. Pakistan 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,299
Australian 5,082
Irish 1,491
Scottish 1,292
Australian Aboriginal 748
German 543
Dutch 178
Italian 173
Filipino 159
Chinese 130

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,698
Both parents born in Australia
1,368
Both parents born overseas
1,201
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.7%
No Religion
38.7%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.6%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
654 (5.5%)
5-14 years
1,384 (11.7%)
15-19 years
714 (6.0%)
20-24 years
723 (6.1%)
25-34 years
1,554 (13.1%)
35-44 years
1,479 (12.5%)
45-54 years
1,525 (12.9%)
55-64 years
1,393 (11.7%)
65-74 years
1,298 (10.9%)
75-84 years
784 (6.6%)
85+ years
345 (2.9%)

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