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Gillieston Heights

NSW 2321 • Rest of NSW

4,796
Population (2021)
$49,244
Median Income
11.80 km²
Area
$430/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbFamily-FriendlyNew DevelopmentCommuter BeltAffordable

About Gillieston Heights

Gillieston Heights is a fast-growing residential suburb in the City of Maitland, located in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales approximately 25 kilometres north-west of Newcastle. With a population of 4,796 and a median age of just 30, it is one of the younger communities in the Hunter region, characterised by modern housing estates and a high concentration of young families with children. Median household incomes are solid, reflecting a largely employed workforce connected to Maitland, Newcastle, and the broader Hunter economy.

The suburb represents one of Maitland's newer residential growth areas, offering contemporary homes at more accessible price points than inner Newcastle or Sydney. Residents benefit from proximity to Maitland's established town centre for shopping, schools, and services, while the Hunter Expressway provides efficient road access to Newcastle and the Upper Hunter. Gillieston Heights appeals strongly to first-home buyers and young families seeking affordable, new-build living within easy commuting distance of the Hunter's major employment centres.

Gillieston Heights falls under postcode 2321 and is governed by Maitland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maitland electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2321
Urban Area
Maitland
LGA / Council
Maitland
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Maitland
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.76°, 151.52°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
11.80 km²
Elevation
10m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Gillieston Heights by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Gillieston Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
30 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.5%

4 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,150
Census 2021
4,796
▲ 52.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,884
Income 2021
$49,244
▲ 23.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,205
Born Overseas 459

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 93
  • 2. England 70
  • 3. New Zealand 57
  • 4. Philippines 37
  • 5. South Africa 21
  • 6. Scotland 13
  • 7. Thailand 12
  • 8. Fiji 10
  • 9. South Korea 9
  • 10. Sri Lanka 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,229
English 1,983
Scottish 451
Australian Aboriginal 395
Irish 394
German 180
Indian 82
Filipino 75
Italian 72
Dutch 65

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,546
Both parents born in Australia
593
Both parents born overseas
506
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.0%
No Religion
45.8%
Hinduism
1.3%
Sikhism
0.8%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
517 (10.8%)
5-14 years
772 (16.1%)
15-19 years
213 (4.4%)
20-24 years
330 (6.9%)
25-34 years
1,013 (21.1%)
35-44 years
757 (15.8%)
45-54 years
441 (9.2%)
55-64 years
314 (6.5%)
65-74 years
270 (5.6%)
75-84 years
132 (2.8%)
85+ years
42 (0.9%)

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