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East Maitland, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

East Maitland is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 11,562. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,562 Population 19/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$25,147 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,147 median income, 5.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,562
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density19/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,147
Per Capita$25,147
Unemployment5.0%

Housing

C
Home Value$186,000
Rent$930
Ownership62.4%
Housing Units4,625

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population11,562
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-32.7500°, 151.5833°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,147
Median Age40.0 years

About East Maitland

East Maitland is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 11,562. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

East Maitland has a population of 11,562 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,562
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
602.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

East Maitland vs Australia Average

The median household income in East Maitland is $25,147, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,147 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $484, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,098 business establishments.

Income: East Maitland vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,147
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,147
Avg Weekly Wage$484

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,098

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in East Maitland is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 62.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,625 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.4%
Owner-Occupied62.4%
Renter-Occupied37.6%
Housing Units4,625

Property Tax

Climate in East Maitland

East Maitland has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 908 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 18° / 30.3° 98.9
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 17.6° / 29.2° 126.7
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 15.9° / 27.3° 108.0
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.7° 74.2
May 15.4°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.1° 56.8
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 7.7° / 18.1° 80.6
Jul 12.2°C / 54°F 6.3° / 18° 37.7
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 6.7° / 19.8° 33.6
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.2° / 22.9° 44.5
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 11.6° / 25.7° 64.9
Nov 21°C / 70°F 14.3° / 27.6° 86.4
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 16.4° / 29.2° 95.6
East Maitland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area602.4 sq mi (1,560.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-32.7500°N, 151.5833°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 40 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 50 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 89 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 91 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 94 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 85 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 100 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 64 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 81 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 84 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 81 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 61 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 80 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
August 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in

East Maitland has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in East Maitland

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maitland High School — — — —
East Maitland Public School — — — —
Saint Joseph's Primary School — — — —
Maitland Grossmann High School — — — —
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Radio Stations near East Maitland

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps

Museums in East Maitland

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clarence Town and District Historical Museum
Court House Museum
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Luskintyre Aviation Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Miss Porter's House
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Paterson Rail Motor Society
Poppethead
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital
Wirraway Aviation Museum

Libraries in East Maitland

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Cessnock City Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Kurri Kurri Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in East Maitland

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Hotels in East Maitland

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Endeavour Motel
The Old Victoria

Restaurants in East Maitland

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Billabongs Family Restaurant
Duke's Restaurant & Bar
Kinn Thai
Pizza Hut
Rashays
Sushi Hub
TGI Fridays
The Bavarian
Vietnamese food van

Cafes in East Maitland

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Organic Feast Wholefoods Cafe
Teale Cafe

Cinemas in East Maitland

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hoyts

Monuments in East Maitland

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Darcy Statue
Sir Paul Edmund Strzelecki Monument

Clinics in East Maitland

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Australian Skin Clinics - Green Hills

Veterinaries in East Maitland

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

East Maitland Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in East Maitland

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

East Maitland
Victoria Street

Gas Stations in East Maitland

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
AU #13788934071
EG Ampol
Pearl Energy
U-go Self Serve
United

Banks in East Maitland

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greater Bank

Shopping Malls in East Maitland

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stockland Green Hills

Stadiums & Teams in East Maitland

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Airports Near East Maitland

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield—Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Elderslie Airport—Small Airport
Gloucester Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield—Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Strowan—Small Airport
Warkworth Airport—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in East Maitland

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
East Maitland Post Office
Green Hills Post Office

Treatment Centers in East Maitland

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
Vamp

Churches & Religious Organizations in East Maitland

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Living Hope Maitland
Saint Joseph's Church
Saint Peter's Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Maitland

What is the population of East Maitland?

East Maitland has a population of 11,562 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is East Maitland expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,147, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in East Maitland?

East Maitland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in East Maitland?

The unemployment rate in East Maitland is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $484. There are 1,098 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in East Maitland?

The median home value in East Maitland is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 62.4%.

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