Maitland - North

Maitland - North lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Maitland - North's population is approximately 9,220 as of Nov 2025. This figure shows an increase of 493 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,727. The change was inferred from ABS estimates: 9,162 in June 2024 and 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 130 persons per square kilometer. Maitland - North's growth rate of 5.6% since the 2021 Census exceeded the non-metro area average of 5.1%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 65.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is forecasted to increase by 3,982 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 42.6% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Maitland - North when compared nationally

Maitland - North has recorded approximately 32 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25164 homes were approved, with a further 16 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 5.1 people moved to the area each year for each dwelling built during these years.

This high demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $253,000, below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, $8.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Maitland - North has significantly less development activity, 69.0% below the regional average per person.

This scarcity of new homes often strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New building activity comprises 82.0% detached dwellings and 18.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 644 people in the area. Population forecasts indicate Maitland - North will gain 3,924 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Maitland - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely to affect this region. Notable initiatives include Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, Sarroff's Shop Mixed Use Development, 256 Paterson Road Subdivision, and 27 Lang Drive Subdivision. The following list details those most pertinent.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Maitland - North significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Maitland - North has an unemployment rate of 1.6% as of September 2025. It has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors.

There are 4,708 residents employed in the area while its unemployment rate is 2.3% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. The workforce participation rate in Maitland - North is 67.7%, higher than Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Mining shows strong specialization with an employment share of 3.2 times the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 2.1% compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, Maitland - North's labour force decreased by 2.4% and employment declined by 2.5%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.3%. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment declined by 0.5%, labour force by 0.1%, and unemployment rose to 3.8%. State-level data shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Maitland - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows Maitland - North SA2 had a median income of $53,790 and an average income of $68,191 among taxpayers. This is higher than the national average. In comparison, Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year ending June 2022, current estimates for Maitland - North SA2 would be approximately $60,573 (median) and $76,790 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Maitland - North rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 70th and 82nd percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 31.9% of residents (2,941 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 29.9% occupy this range. Notably, 35.4% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating pockets of prosperity that drive local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Maitland - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Maitland - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 94.5% houses and 5.5% other dwellings. In contrast, Non-Metro NSW had 87.1% houses and 13.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maitland - North stood at 38.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.3% and rented ones at 13.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,862. Median weekly rent in Maitland - North was $420, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $375. Nationally, Maitland - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Maitland - North features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 82.0% of all households, including 42.3% couples with children, 28.6% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 16.5% and group households at 1.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Maitland - North exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Maitland-North's educational attainment exceeds broader averages: 26.1% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 15.2% in the SA4 region and 17.6% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common (18.1%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent: 41.0% of residents aged 15+ hold them, with advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 29.3%. Educational participation is high, with 31.6% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary (11.2%), secondary (9.5%), and tertiary education (4.2%).

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Maitland-North has 67 active public transport stops, served by 39 routes offering 1,059 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is excellent, with residents on average 196 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 151 trips per day, equating to about 15 weekly trips per stop.

Service frequency averages 151 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Maitland - North are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health indicators show below-average outcomes in Maitland - North.

Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population, which amounts to around 4,951 people. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.9 and 8.8% of residents respectively. About 66.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Rest of NSW. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 1,563 people, which is higher than the 15.4% in Rest of NSW. This aligns broadly with the general population's health profile.

The latest Census data sees Maitland - North placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Maitland-North, as per the data from June 2016, had a cultural diversity below average. It was recorded that 92.3% of its population were born in Australia, with 94.8% being citizens and 97.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was found to be the dominant religion in Maitland-North, accounting for 60.6% of the population, compared to 57.0% across the Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups based on parents' country of birth were English (32.9%), Australian (32.0%), and Irish (9.5%). There were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Scottish was overrepresented at 8.6%, Welsh remained at 0.6%, and Australian Aboriginal was underrepresented at 3.1% compared to regional figures of 7.6%, 0.6%, and 5.1% respectively.

Maitland - North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age of Maitland - North is 38, which is lower than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 but matches the national norm of 38. The 5-14 age group comprises 15.9% of the population in Maitland - North, higher than Rest of NSW, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 9.6%, lower than Rest of NSW. According to the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group has increased from 13.6% to 15.0% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort has risen from 12.3% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 12.2% to 10.8%. Demographic modeling indicates that Maitland - North's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45-54 group projected to grow by 57%, reaching 1,804 people from 1,149.