East Maitland vs South Maitland, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | East Maitland | South Maitland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.2/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.3/100 | 76.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.2 / 1k | 106.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | — |
| Public transport stops | 275 | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 447 | 27 |
| Planning activity | 59 | 4 |
| Population | 11,860 | 432 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for investmentEast Maitland
- Best for best valueEast Maitland
- Best for best schoolsEast Maitland
Comparison summary
East Maitland and South Maitland offer different strengths across official suburb data. East Maitland leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours East Maitland; Housing (desirability) favours South Maitland; Crime rate favours South Maitland. Quick verdicts: Investment → East Maitland, Best value → East Maitland, Best schools → East Maitland.