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Maitland

389 km²

Maitland has grown into a significant regional centre with a diversifying population since 2011. It is a sprawling community that blends urban services with a large rural footprint. The area is notably marked by a large and young First Nations population. While it provides a wide range of services, its layout means many residents live far from daily amenities.

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First Nations

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Maitland has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with a typical age of just 20, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. This community sees a typical household income of $1,829, a little above the Australian average, and an unemployment rate of 10.5% that is a little below the national figure.

6,739 First Nations people

20 yrs Median age Here 20 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

33.6% Year 12 Here 33.6% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

10.5% Unemployment Here 10.5% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$647 Median income Here $647 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,829 Household income Here $1,829 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The area is somewhat walkable, though only 52.2% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 71.9%. While most people live near a park or transport, far fewer can walk to groceries (47.1%) or health services (42.5%) compared to the state average.

5.1 Walk score

5.0 Types ≤15 min