Maryland (Newcastle - NSW)
NSW 2287 • New South Wales
About Maryland (Newcastle - NSW)
Maryland is a residential suburb in the Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales, located approximately 15 kilometres south-west of Newcastle's city centre. With a population of 7,714 at the 2021 census spread across 4.5 square kilometres, it is a well-established suburban community in the greater Hunter region. Median individual taxable incomes are close to the NSW regional average, reflecting a broad mix of working families and professionals.
Maryland's location within the Newcastle–Lake Macquarie corridor gives residents access to major shopping centres, schools, and employment hubs including Cardiff and Glendale nearby. Public transport connections link the suburb to Newcastle's broader network, while local parks and sporting ovals provide recreational facilities for families. The combination of affordable housing, convenient services, and proximity to both lakeside amenity and urban employment makes Maryland a practical and popular choice for families settling in the Hunter Valley region.
Maryland (Newcastle - NSW) falls under postcode 2287 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wallsend electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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256 Minmi Rd
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Glendore Public School ICSEA 10194955 6644 295 Maryland Drive
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Maryland Public School ICSEA 9964955 9430 John T Bell Drive
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Minmi Public School ICSEA 10184953 2768 Woodford St
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182-222 Lake Road
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Callaghan College Wallsend Campus ICSEA 952Macquarie St
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112 Lake Road
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Elermore Vale Public School ICSEA 9964955 9016 Jubilee Rd
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Plattsburg Public School ICSEA 9104955 9196 2 Ranclaud St
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Wentworth Street
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Wallsend Public School ICSEA 9654955 9415 26 Martindale Street
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 Maryland (Newcastle - NSW) by offence type, year and trend.
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