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 around 9,220 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 493 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,727 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,162 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 130 persons per square kilometer. Maitland - North's growth of 5.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area's growth of 5.1%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 65.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. A significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Maitland - North expected to expand by 3,982 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 42.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Maitland - North recorded approximately 32 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25164 homes were approved, with an additional 16 approved in FY26 so far. On average, around 5.1 people moved to the area each year for each dwelling built during this period.

This high demand exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $483,000. In FY26, there have been $8.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development compared to residential. Compared to the rest of NSW, Maitland - North has significantly less development activity, 69.0% below the regional average per person.

This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The new building activity consists of 82.0% detached dwellings and 18.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. With an estimated 644 people in the area per dwelling approval, it reflects a quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Maitland - North is expected to grow by 3,924 residents through to 2041, based on 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

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 28 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, Sarroff's Shop Mixed Use Development, 256 Paterson Road Subdivision, and 27 Lang Drive Subdivision. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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

Maitland - North has an unemployment rate of 1.7% as of June 2025, with 4,653 residents employed. This is 2.0% lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

The workforce participation rate in Maitland - North is 67.7%, compared to 56.4% in Rest of NSW. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Mining shows strong specialization with an employment share 3.2 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 2.1%. Between Jun-24 and Jun-25, labour force decreased by 4.1% and employment declined by 4.5%, increasing unemployment by 0.4 percentage points.

In comparison, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Maitland - North's industry mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

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 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 averages. Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 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, between the 70th and 82nd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. 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 income range. Notably, 35.4% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity that contributes to 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

The dwelling structure in Maitland - North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.5% houses and 5.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and '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 the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (48.3%) or rented (13.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,862. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure stood at $420 compared to Non-Metro NSW's $375. Nationally, Maitland - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 16.5% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is 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 residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (26.1%) than the broader SA4 region (15.2%) and SA3 area (17.6%). Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 41.0% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (29.3%). Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (11.2%), secondary education (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 a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are serviced by 39 individual routes, providing a total of 1,059 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 196 meters.

Service frequency averages 151 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per 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 suggest 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 totals around 4,951 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.9 and 8.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 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, surveyed in 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 92.3% of its population born in Australia, 94.8% being citizens, and 97.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 60.6%, compared to 57.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.9%), Australian (32.0%), and Irish (9.5%).

Notable differences included Scottish, overrepresented at 8.6% versus 7.6% regionally, while Welsh and Australian Aboriginal showed underrepresentation at 0.6% each compared to regional averages of 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 equivalent to the national norm of 38. The 5-14 age group constitutes 15.9% of the population in Maitland - North, higher than Rest of NSW's figure. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort makes up 9.6%, which is lower compared to other regions. According to the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group grew from 13.6% to 15.0% of the population, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 12.3% to 13.6%. However, the 55-64 cohort declined from 12.2% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Maitland - North's age profile. Notably, the 45-54 group is projected to grow by 57%, reaching 1,804 people from its current figure of 1,149.