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Maitland
123 km²
More people are working or looking for work in Maitland than in most similar areas. This large community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 36 and a high proportion of children. It is a place of large, mostly detached family homes where many residents have deep roots, as the percentage of overseas-born people is far below the national figure. These family-oriented traits are reflected in the local housing and a strong presence of young children.
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Maitland is a young community where 21.2% of people are children under 15. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 7.7%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 9.3% of people born overseas—a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.
About 38.9% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Over half the population identifies as Christian.
A higher proportion of adults here hold a bachelor's degree or have completed Year 12 compared to similar areas, though both figures are far below the state averages. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.
Typical weekly household income is $1,695, which is much higher than in similar areas and about the same as the national figure. Higher-earning households, those making $3,000 or more a week, are also more common than in similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, particularly mental health conditions, which affect 13.4% of residents—well above the national figure of 8.8%.
Unpaid care for children is very common, with 31.8% of people providing this support. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state average, though volunteering is much lower than in similar areas.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families make up 17.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
Separate houses are very common, making up 87.1% of dwellings—far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 83.8% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rent is $370.
The community relies heavily on cars, with 59.5% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport to commute, at just 0.6%.
Maitland has seen significant movement, with 43.2% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the New South Wales average.
The local workforce is active, with 63.4% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries for residents are health care, retail trade, and construction.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. However, the area is far less walkable for groceries and health services compared to the state average.