East Maitland

The area has a strong First Nations presence at 6.5%, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 40, and about 20.4% of the population are seniors, a rate well above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than most similar areas, it remains far below the New South Wales average.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.7% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the state average.

While the area has more adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, this is still well below the national figure. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical weekly household income is $1,422, which is well below the state average of $1,829. Only 16.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure well below the national level.

Health struggles are common here, with mental health conditions and long-term health issues appearing much more frequently than in most areas. About 7.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Caring for children is more common here than in most areas, and 4.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force. However, the volunteer rate is much lower than in similar communities.

With 774 residents, this is one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. The community faces higher unemployment at 13.7% and lower Year 12 completion rates compared to the national average.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with a much higher rate of people living alone and one-parent families compared to most areas. Households are generally smaller, with 2.3 people per home.

Renting is very common here, with 36.4% of households renting, which is well above the national average. Separate houses are the most common dwelling type, though fewer people own their homes outright than in most areas.

Public transport infrastructure is excellent, with a very high number of stops and departures compared to the state. While 56.6% of workers drive, 8.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is relatively mobile, with 38.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.2% of the population.

Full-time employment is around the middle for its level, with many residents working in health care, social assistance, and retail. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is slightly higher than most areas.

East Maitland is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Almost all homes are within a short walk of public transport and parks, and most are within 15 minutes of groceries and health services.