Maitland, SA: suburb profile

The population of Maitland SA is 1,312 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maitland is $617 per week ($32,084 per year). Median rent in Maitland is $200 per week ($867 per month). Maitland has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Maitland has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Maitland is England. The most common religion is No religion (33.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maitland is $867.

There were 14 recorded offences in Maitland in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Maitland Population

1,312 residents at the 2021 Census.

Maitland Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$617/wk

$32,084 per year

Ranked 6,818 of 14,663

Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

Ranked 7,374 of 14,663

Median Age

51years

13 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Maitland Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (650) Female 50.5% (664)

Population Density

3.5

people per km²

1,312 people · 373.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,554

Family income/wk

Maitland Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Maitland Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Maitland, 64.5% are owned outright and 35.5% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

64.5%

Owned with mortgage

35.5%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Croatia
Germany

Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Maitland Religion

No religion

33.7%

Uniting Church

17.9%

Not stated

13.3%

Catholic

10.1%

Anglican

7.7%

Lutheran

7.5%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Pentecostal

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Maitland Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Maitland Employment

Employed full-time

29.2% 275 people

Employed part-time

19.5% 184 people

Unemployed

2.8% 26 people

Not in labour force

48.6% 458 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Maitland Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.5%

Bachelor Degree

20.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.1%

Certificate I/II

4.9%

Postgraduate Degree

1.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Maitland Occupation

Managers

22.1%

Community & Personal Service

18.1%

Professionals

14.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Labourers

10.1%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Maitland Field of Study

Engineering

17.2%

Management & Commerce

15.2%

Health

14.2%

Agriculture & Environment

13.5%

Society & Culture

13.2%

Education

12.2%

Architecture & Building

5.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

Maitland Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maitland Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.8%

$4,000+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Maitland Marital Status

Married

51.5% 558

Separated

3.0% 32

Divorced

8.0% 87

Widowed

9.9% 107

Never married

27.7% 300

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Maitland Ancestry

Australian

42.3%

English

40.7%

German

10.9%

Scottish

8.8%

Irish

6.6%

Australian Aboriginal

4.7%

Dutch

1.1%

Italian

0.8%

Greek

0.5%

Welsh

0.5%

Polish

0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Maitland School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

27.1%

Secondary — Government

23.6%

Primary — Government

17.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.6%

Pre-school

8.0%

Vocational Education

6.0%

Secondary — Catholic

1.5%

Primary — Catholic

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Maitland Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

9.9%

No need for assistance

90.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Maitland Volunteering

Volunteer

32.0% 308

Not a volunteer

68.0% 654

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Maitland Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.7%

$300-$449/mo

11.5%

$450-$599/mo

7.1%

$600-$799/mo

12.4%

$800-$999/mo

19.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Maitland How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.1%

Walked only

11.5%

Did not go to work

9.9%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Truck

1.0%

Other

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Maitland Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.3%

1 vehicle

35.7%

2 vehicles

39.3%

3 vehicles

11.7%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Maitland Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.1%

2 bedrooms

13.1%

3 bedrooms

54.7%

4 bedrooms

25.8%

5 bedrooms

3.4%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Maitland Population Mobility

10.1%

moved in the last year

33.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Maitland Indigenous Population

5.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Maitland Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

117

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Maitland Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Maitland Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.5%

Couple — no children

35.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.3%

One parent — children under 15

8.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Maitland Military Service

Previously served

2.5% 24

Never served

97.5% 948

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Maitland Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 146

Did not provide

84.9% 820

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maitland Children Ever Born

No children

24.3%

1 child

8.7%

2 children

34.7%

3 children

24.1%

4 children

7.5%

5+ children

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

Maitland When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Maitland Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.9%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

14.8%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Maitland Household Size

1 person

31.5%

2 persons

38.3%

3 persons

8.9%

4 persons

11.2%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Maitland Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,036

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Maitland Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.7%

Step family — no other children

7.6%

Blended family — no other children

7.6%

Other couple — children only

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Maitland Crime Statistics

14 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Maitland Schools

schools nearby

government

919

avg ICSEA score

612

total students

Maitland Lutheran School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 480 students

984

ICSEA

Central Yorke School Government

Combined · R-12 · 132 students

854

ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Maitland Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,143/wk

Median rent $200/wk

Rent to income 17.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Maitland against your income

Your weekly income

About $4,953 a month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $943/wk

Rent share 17.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coober Pedy

Income: $498/wk Rent: $163/wk $37/wk less rent

Crystal Brook (SA)

Income: $557/wk Rent: $189/wk $11/wk less rent

Burra (SA)

Income: $539/wk Rent: $180/wk $20/wk less rent

Novar Gardens

Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk $35/wk less rent

Solomontown

Income: $512/wk Rent: $195/wk $5/wk less rent

Risdon Park South

Income: $713/wk Rent: $185/wk $15/wk less rent

Angle Park

Income: $516/wk Rent: $199/wk $1/wk less rent

Millicent

Income: $556/wk Rent: $175/wk $25/wk less rent

Maitland vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Maitland is $617 a week, 19% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 547th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $200 a week, $100 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 17.5% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 51, 8 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Maitland	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$617/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,143/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$200/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$867/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	51	43	42
Rent share of household income	17.5%	19.5%	20.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maitland

What is the population of Maitland SA?

The population of Maitland SA is 1,312 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².Maitland is ranked #3,581 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Maitland?

The median personal income in Maitland SA is $617 per week, or $32,084 per year.The median household income is $1,143 per week.Family income is $1,554 per week.Maitland is ranked #6,818 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Maitland?

Median rent in Maitland SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Maitland ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Maitland?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maitland SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maitland?

The median age in Maitland SA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maitland a good suburb to live in?

Maitland is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,312.The median income is $617/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40808. All dollar figures in AUD.