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Maitland Vale NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Maitland Vale, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Maitland Vale NSW is 281 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maitland Vale is $1,262 per week ($65,624 per year). Median rent in Maitland Vale is $513 per week ($2,223 per month). Maitland Vale has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Maitland Vale has a population density of 24.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Maitland Vale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maitland Vale is $2,500.

There were 3 recorded offences in Maitland Vale in 2024-25, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Maitland Vale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Maitland Vale Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,262/wk

$65,624 per year

#322 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$513/wk

$2,223 per month

#541 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,500/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Maitland Vale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (136) Female 50.9% (141)

Population Density

24.8

people per km²

281 people · 11.3 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,200

Family income/wk

Maitland Vale 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Maitland Vale Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

32.1% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

67.9% 53 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Maitland Vale Country of Birth

Australia

97.6%

England

2.4%

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

Maitland Vale Religion

No Religion

40.4%

Catholic

18.4%

Anglican

15.4%

Not stated

13.6%

Baptist

4.0%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Maitland Vale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Maitland Vale Employment

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Employed full-time

55.4% 93 people

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Employed part-time

20.2% 34 people

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Unemployed

5.4% 9 people

🏠

Not in labour force

19.0% 32 people

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

Maitland Vale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.4%

Bachelor Degree

30.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Maitland Vale Occupation

Professionals

29.4%

Managers

25.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.1%

Clerical & Administrative

6.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.6%

Labourers

4.6%

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

Maitland Vale Field of Study

Engineering

23.9%

Management & Commerce

17.9%

Education

13.7%

Society & Culture

13.7%

Health

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Architecture & Building

5.1%

Agriculture & Environment

3.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

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

Maitland Vale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maitland Vale Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.6%

$4,000+/wk

27.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Maitland Vale Marital Status

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Married

51.2% 105

↔️

Separated

5.4% 11

📋

Divorced

9.3% 19

🕊️

Widowed

2.4% 5

👤

Never married

31.7% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Maitland Vale Ancestry

Australian

38.6%

English

34.2%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

5.3%

German

3.5%

Dutch

2.6%

Italian

1.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

Korean

1.2%

Polish

1.2%

Welsh

1.2%

Other

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Maitland Vale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.0%

Pre-school

18.0%

Vocational Education

16.4%

Secondary — Government

9.8%

Secondary — Catholic

9.8%

Primary — Catholic

9.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.9%

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

Maitland Vale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 18

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 495

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

Maitland Vale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.0% 34

—

Not a volunteer

81.0% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Maitland Vale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

31.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Maitland Vale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.4%

Did not go to work

20.2%

Walked only

3.7%

Car (passenger)

2.8%

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

Maitland Vale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.8%

2 vehicles

43.8%

3 vehicles

35.0%

4+ vehicles

7.5%

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

Maitland Vale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.9%

3 bedrooms

14.8%

4 bedrooms

60.5%

5 bedrooms

8.6%

6+ bedrooms

11.1%

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

Maitland Vale Population Mobility

24.2%

moved in the last year

61.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Maitland Vale Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

500

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Maitland Vale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Maitland Vale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.6%

$1-$149/wk

8.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

21.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500+/wk

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Maitland Vale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.9%

Couple — no children

17.0%

Couple — no children under 15

16.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Maitland Vale Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

1.6% 3

🏅

Previously served

1.6% 3

👤

Never served

96.8% 179

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Maitland Vale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.0% 20

—

Did not provide

89.0% 162

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maitland Vale Children Ever Born

No children

20.8%

1 child

9.1%

2 children

53.2%

3 children

16.9%

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

Maitland Vale When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Maitland Vale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.1%

5–14 hours

37.2%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

8.2%

Did not do domestic work

13.1%

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

Maitland Vale Household Size

1 person

11.2%

2 persons

30.3%

3 persons

18.0%

4 persons

25.8%

5 persons

10.1%

6+ persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Maitland Vale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

191

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Maitland Vale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.8%

Step family — no other children

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Maitland Vale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Sexual Offences

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Maitland Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,050/wk

Median Rent $513/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

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

If you earn X in Maitland Vale

Your weekly income

≈ $13,217/month

Median rent $513/wk

Left after rent $2,537/wk

Rent share 16.8%

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Maitland Vale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Alpine

Pop: 141 Income: $930/wk Rent: $300/wk

Bannister (NSW)

Pop: 141 Income: $1,085/wk Rent: $660/wk

Bobin

Pop: 141 Income: $474/wk Rent: $216/wk

Middle Pocket

Pop: 141 Income: $862/wk Rent: $580/wk

Tongarra

Pop: 141 Income: $819/wk Rent: $350/wk

Wandella (NSW)

Pop: 141 Income: $546/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maitland Vale

What is the population of Maitland Vale NSW?

The population of Maitland Vale NSW is 281 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 24.8 people per km².Maitland Vale is ranked #6,157 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Maitland Vale?

The median personal income in Maitland Vale NSW is $1,262 per week, or $65,624 per year.The median household income is $3,050 per week.Family income is $3,200 per week.Maitland Vale is ranked #322 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Maitland Vale?

Median rent in Maitland Vale NSW is $513 per week ($2,223 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Maitland Vale ranks #541 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Maitland Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maitland Vale NSW is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maitland Vale?

The median age in Maitland Vale NSW is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maitland Vale a good suburb to live in?

Maitland Vale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 281.The median income is $1,262/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 12460. All dollar figures in AUD.