Maitland - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was approximately 9,220 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 493 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,727 people. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 9,162 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 130 persons per square kilometer. Maitland - North's population grew by 5.6% between the 2021 Census and November 2025, outpacing the non-metro area's growth rate of 5.1%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 65.8% to this growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Maitland - North's population is forecasted to increase by 3,982 persons, marking 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 have been approved, with a further 16 approved in FY-26 so far. Each dwelling built has attracted an average of 5.1 people per year over these years.

This high demand coupled with limited supply typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $253,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. In FY-26, $8.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Maitland - North has significantly less development activity, with 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 to high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. The estimated population count is 644 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate Maitland - North will gain 3,924 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Maitland - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

A total of 28 infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Sarroff's Shop Mixed Use Development, Hunterglen Drive Park Upgrade, 256 Paterson Road Subdivision, and 27 Lang Drive Subdivision. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Maitland - North had an unemployment rate of 1.7% as of June 2025. There were 4,653 residents employed with a participation rate of 67.7%, compared to the Rest of NSW's rate of 56.4%.

The unemployment rate was 2.0% lower than the regional average of 3.7%. Key employment sectors included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Mining showed strong specialization with an employment share 3.2 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented at 2.1% compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force decreased by 4.1%, employment declined by 4.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points.

In comparison, Rest of NSW had an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and a similar unemployment increase of 0.4%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national growth rates of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying industry-specific projections when applied to Maitland - North's employment mix suggesting local growth of approximately 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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022, Maitland - North's median income among taxpayers is $53,790, with an average of $68,191. This is higher than the national average, and compares to Rest of NSW's median of $49,459 and average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $60,573 (median) and $76,790 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, incomes in Maitland - North rank highly nationally, between the 71st and 83rd percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis shows that the majority of residents, 31.9%, fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket (2,941 people), which is similar to the surrounding region where 29.9% occupy this range. Notably, 35.4% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity and robust local economic activity. After accounting for 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 (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's 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, surpassing Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,862. The median weekly rent figure was recorded 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 comprise 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 account for the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 16.5% and group households comprising 1.5%. 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 educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 26.1% hold university qualifications, compared to 15.2% in the SA4 region and 17.6% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (29.3%).

Educational participation is high at 31.6%, including primary education (11.2%), secondary education (9.5%), and tertiary education (4.2%). The area has three schools with a combined enrollment of 607 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1034). These schools focus on primary education; secondary options are available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 6.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.7, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 39 routes, providing 1,059 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 196 meters from the nearest 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 for Maitland - North show below-average outcomes, with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 54%, covering around 4951 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 report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Rest of NSW. The percentage of residents aged 65 and over is 17%, totaling 1563 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 census data from June 2016, showed a lower level of 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 found to be the predominant religion in Maitland-North, comprising 60.6%, compared to 57.0% across the Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English at 32.9%, Australian at 32.0%, and Irish at 9.5%.

Notably, Scottish ancestry was overrepresented in Maitland-North at 8.6%, compared to 7.6% regionally, while Welsh ancestry stood at 0.6%, the same as the regional figure. However, Australian Aboriginal ancestry was underrepresented at 3.1%, compared to 5.1%.

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 age group of 5-14 years old has a strong representation at 15.9% compared to Rest of NSW, whereas the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 9.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 13.6% to 15.0%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 12.3% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 12.2% to 10.8%. Demographic modeling indicates that Maitland - North's age profile will significantly change by 2041. The 45 to 54 group is projected to grow by 57%, adding 654 people, reaching a total of 1,804 from the current figure of 1,149.