NSW · Maitland Council
East Maitland, NSW, 2323
Desirability index
91.8/100
How this score is calculated#69 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
East Maitland is a mid-sized suburb in the Maitland area, home to around 11,860 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,845 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+14%), roughly 239.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $590 (flats $470, houses $630), 10 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 4 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 11,860
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,422
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 315 of 5,209
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 55.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 390 / 850 / 397
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $470
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $630
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $590
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 185
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2,845
- Against the person
- 725
- Against property
- 1,360
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 239.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 16 residents
- State safety percentile
- 17.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +13.5%
Most common offence types
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment254
- Malicious Damage To Property260
- Steal From Motor Vehicle212
- Steal From Retail Store289
- Transport Regulatory Offences250
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 10
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 975
- All Saints CollegeSecondary
- Linuwel School LtdCombined
- Maitland East Public SchoolPrimary
- Maitland Grossmann High SchoolSecondary
- Maitland High SchoolSecondary
- Maitland Public SchoolPrimary
- OneSchool Global NSW - MaitlandCombined
- St John the Baptist Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary
- Telarah Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
275 public transport stops in this suburb
- New England Hwy After King St
- New England Hwy After William St
- Newcastle St After George St
- Newcastle St Opp Grant St
- Stockland Green Hills, Mitchell Dr
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- Use an alternative route. Follow directions on site. Exercise caution.Fitzroy St, Riley Street11 Jun 2026 – 19 Sep 2026
- Use an alternative route. Follow directions on site. Exercise caution.Riley Street, Fitzroy Street11 Jun 2026 – 19 Sep 2026
- Use an alternative route. Follow directions on site. Exercise caution.Anne Street, Fitzroy Street11 Jun 2026 – 19 Sep 2026
- Use an alternative route. Reduce your speed. Follow directions on site.Fieldsend Street, Brunswick Street12 May 2026 – 07 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
838 planning-related records
2026· 80 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor)3 25 MITCHELL DRIVE EAST MAITLAND 2323Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure196 HIGH STREET EAST MAITLAND 2323Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure44 DENMAN STREET MAITLAND 2320Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)53 SEMPILL STREET MAITLAND 2320Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Waste storage facility; Resource recovery facility; Waste or resource transfer station; Waste disposal facility109 Mount Vincent Road, East Maitland, NSWAdditional Information Requested
- Shop top housing; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia20 VICTORIA STREET MAITLAND 2320Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure8 HILARY STREET EAST MAITLAND 2323Under Assessment
- Subdivision48 TRAPPAUD ROAD EAST MAITLAND 2323Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 TRIMBY CLOSE EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support5 BOOMI CIRCUIT EAST MAITLAND 2323Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure129A HIGH STREET EAST MAITLAND 2323Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support41 WALLIS STREET EAST MAITLAND 2323Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support39 WALLIS STREET EAST MAITLAND 2323Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah13 WOODROW WAY EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
- Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading1 MOLLY MORGAN DRIVE EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures86 VISTA PARADE EAST MAITLAND 2323Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool2 WISEMANS CRESCENT EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structureNEWCASTLE STREET EAST MAITLAND 2323Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 MOUNT PLEASANT STREET MAITLAND 2320Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Fences16 BALLARD STREET MAITLAND 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications network; Telecommunications facility1 MOLLY MORGAN DRIVE EAST MAITLAND 2323Additional Information Requested
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure76 MORPETH ROAD EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 TRIMBY CLOSE EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)91 MORPETH ROAD EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care298 NEWCASTLE STREET EAST MAITLAND 2323Additional Information Requested
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation6 PARK STREET EAST MAITLAND 2323Additional Information Requested
- Signage; Advertising and signage511 HIGH STREET MAITLAND 2320Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 VILLA STREET EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
- Demolition49 TURNBULL DRIVE EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 TURNBULL DRIVE EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure53 PERTH AVENUE EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support31 GLOVER STREET EAST MAITLAND 2323Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah3 MOUNT PLEASANT STREET MAITLAND 2320Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 BOOMI CIRCUIT EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
- Demolition; Horticulture1 13 STEAM STREET MAITLAND 2320Determined
- Demolition20 DENMAN STREET MAITLAND 2320Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Hardware and building supply2A JOHNSON STREET MAITLAND 2320Determined
- Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading2E CHELMSFORD DRIVE EAST MAITLAND 2323Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation49 ULTIMO STREET EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation45 RAYMOND TERRACE ROAD EAST MAITLAND 2323Determined
2025· 142 proposals
142 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 128 proposals
128 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 134 proposals
134 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 159 proposals
159 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 185 proposals
185 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 10 proposals
10 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
253 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
- Liquor LegendsAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
1 Molly Morgan Drive
- TimezoneAmusement Arcade
- Next PaymentsATM
- The Cheesecake ShopBakery
Unit Shop 7A 23 Mitchell Drive, East Maitland
- Greater BankBank
- Oz Hair & BeautyBeauty salon
- Bench (8)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
19 parks and public open space in this suburb
- AJ Baker ParkPark
- Anzac ParkPark
- Brooklyn Park ReservePark
- Brown ParkPark
- Centennial ParkPark
- Cooks Square ParkPark
- Cooney ParkPark
- East Maitland Golf Driving RangePark
- East Maitland ParkPark
- Eckford ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 8
- Emergency department
- On site
- Australian Skin Clinics - Green HillsMolly Morgan Driveclinic
- Hunter Dentaldentist
- Hunter Respiratory and Sleep CentreMolly Morgan Driveclinic
- New Maitland Hospitalhospital
- Pacific Smilesdentist
- Pharmacypharmacy
- PhysioStudioVerdant Drivephysiotherapist
- Physiotherapistphysiotherapist
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
13 state heritage places
- Caroline Chisholm Cottage3 Mill Street East MaitlandSHR
- East Maitland Railway Station groupMain Northern railway East MaitlandSHR
- Englefield49 Newcastle Street East MaitlandSHR
- Goonoobah & Woodlands42-44 King Street East MaitlandSHR
- Maitland Correctional CentreJohn Street, East MaitlandSHR
- Oldholme12 Wallis Street East MaitlandSHR
- Police Station (East Maitland)20 John Street East MaitlandSHR
- Post Office & Stables (former)18 Day Street East MaitlandSHR
- Smith's Flour Mill (former)91 Newcastle Road East MaitlandSHR
- St Peters Anglican Church Group and Glebe Cemetery47 William Street East MaitlandSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Foundations Learning Academychildcare
- childcarechildcare
- childcarechildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 51
- Parks (OSM)
- 23
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 91.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #69 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- New England Hwy After King Sttransport
- New England Hwy After William Sttransport
- Newcastle St After George Sttransport
- Newcastle St Opp Grant Sttransport
- Stockland Green Hills, Mitchell Drtransport
- Foundations Learning Academychildcarechildcare
- childcarechildcarechildcare
- childcarechildcarechildcare
- Caroline Chisholm Cottageheritage3 Mill Street East MaitlandSHR
- East Maitland Railway Station groupheritageMain Northern railway East MaitlandSHR
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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