Maitland - North · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Maitland - North

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Weekly rents have climbed by $110 since 2011 in Maitland - North, where the housing market is now dominated by large family homes. This area is distinct for its very low number of renters and a high proportion of detached houses, with nearly 95% of dwellings being separate homes.

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📍 Maitland - North, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Maitland - North sits — Median rent (weekly)

$420 ▲ +35.5%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Maitland - North — higher than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Maitland - North$420
2320, NSW $373
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, which is much higher than most areas and up $197 since 2011. Renters pay a typical weekly amount of $420, a figure that is higher than most areas and slightly above the national figure of $375.

$420 ▲ +35.5%

Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $310
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $420

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +10.0%

Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,970
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Maitland - North, $350–$549 is the majority at 66%; $200–$349 is next at 19%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Maitland - North, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is common here, with 37.7% of households doing so, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 31.5%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is far below the national average at just 13.1%.

13.1% ▲ +3.9%

Lower than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 12.7%
  • 2016: 14.3%
  • 2021: 13.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.7% ▼ -4.5%

Higher than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 39.5%
  • 2016: 37.2%
  • 2021: 37.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Maitland - North, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 47%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (13%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 94.5% of all homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. This preference for larger homes is clear, as 92.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the state average.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

94.5% ▲ +0.2%

Higher than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 94.3%
  • 2016: 94.3%
  • 2021: 94.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

92.9% ▲ +3.7%

Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 89.6%
  • 2016: 90.9%
  • 2021: 92.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Maitland - North, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Maitland - North, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 3 bedrooms (31%) and 5 or more (13%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Maitland - North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/106021116/maitland-north/topic/housing-dwellings