Median house price
$852k
+15% change
NSW · Maitland Council
Phoenix Park, 2321
Est. population · Jun 2025
81
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.0%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,416/wk
Employment rate
66.2%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$852,000
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Phoenix Park offers a slower smaller community life in Maitland Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with a strong working population. With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice.
Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
Phoenix Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Houses $680 · Units $520
Population (ERP)
81
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
30th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
30th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
54th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 293
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $852,000
- Median price change
- +15.1%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
81(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +8.0% over 5 years · 30th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +8.0%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +6
- Growth rank in NSW
- 30th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~100), extrapolated at +2.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 77
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,416
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 31
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 66.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 31 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 4
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 49.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +33.7%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order76
- Domestic Violence Related Assault132
- Fraud62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment151
- Malicious Damage To Property99
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,016
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 54th
School list
- Morpeth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1023 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 262 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Hinton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1009 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 99 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- 205 Phoenix Park Rd
- 205 Phoenix Park Rd
- Lawlers Rd At Phoenix Park Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Lawlers Rd At Phoenix Park Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Lawlers Rd At Phoenix Park Rd (Hail And Ride)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 8/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- New Maitland Hospital (5.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 37.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 1 proposal
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Crop or fodder production249 PHOENIX PARK ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Additional Information Requested
2025· 4 proposals
September 2025
- Subdivision88 phoenix park road phoenix park nsw 2321Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure61 MORRIS ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure183 HINTON ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Horticulture249 PHOENIX PARK ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Under Assessment
2024· 1 proposal
March 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Function centre68 PHOENIX PARK ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Determined
2023· 5 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture150 HINTON ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Determined
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture150 HINTON ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Rejected
October 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure192 PHOENIX PARK ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Determined
May 2023
- Earthworks / change in levels213 HINTON ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Determined
January 2023
- Other68 PHOENIX PARK ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Determined
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition; Earthworks / change in levels61 MORRIS ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition; Earthworks / change in levels61 MORRIS ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling; Earthworks / change in levels; Farm buildings; Other123 PHOENIX PARK ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition; Earthworks / change in levels; Shed122 MORRIS ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Determined
- Shed192 PHOENIX PARK ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Determined
2021· 1 proposal
May 2021
- Earthworks / change in levels; Farm buildings88 PHOENIX PARK ROAD PHOENIX PARK 2321Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Hinton Bridge over Paterson RiverHinton-Morpeth Road HintonSHR
- Morpeth Bridge over the Hunter RiverMain Road 102 MorpethSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
- Member of Parliament
- Alison PENFOLD (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,584
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.8%Labor 40.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 19.2 km away).
Coalition 58.2%Labor 41.8%
1.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: 0.0 pp
Nearest polling places
- HintonLabor 36.4% · Coalition 63.6% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- LargsLabor 48.3% · Coalition 51.7% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
- BolwarraLabor 52.4% · Coalition 47.6% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
- WoodvilleLabor 44.7% · Coalition 55.3% TPP (2025)6.0 km away
- LornLabor 61.5% · Coalition 38.5% TPP (2025)7.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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