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South Maitland NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Maitland, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of South Maitland NSW is 432 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Maitland is $561 per week ($29,172 per year). Median rent in South Maitland is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). South Maitland has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. South Maitland has a population density of 250.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in South Maitland is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Maitland is $1,300.
There were 14 recorded offences in South Maitland in 2025-26, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (6 offences).
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South Maitland Population
South Maitland Median Income & Rent
South Maitland Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
South Maitland Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Maitland Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Maitland Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Maitland Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Maitland Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Maitland Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Maitland Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Maitland Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Maitland Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Maitland Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Maitland Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Maitland Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Maitland Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Maitland Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Maitland School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
South Maitland Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Maitland Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Maitland Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
South Maitland How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Maitland Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Maitland Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Maitland Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Maitland Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Maitland Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Maitland Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Maitland Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Maitland Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
South Maitland Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Maitland Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
South Maitland When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
South Maitland Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Maitland Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Maitland Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Maitland Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
South Maitland Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 14 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
South Maitland Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Maitland
What is the population of South Maitland NSW?
The population of South Maitland NSW is 432 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 250.8 people per km².South Maitland is ranked #5,269 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in South Maitland?
The median personal income in South Maitland NSW is $561 per week, or $29,172 per year.The median household income is $995 per week.Family income is $1,446 per week.South Maitland is ranked #7,594 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in South Maitland?
Median rent in South Maitland NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 28.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.South Maitland ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in South Maitland?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Maitland NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in South Maitland?
The median age in South Maitland NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is South Maitland a good suburb to live in?
South Maitland is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 432.The median income is $561/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13607. All dollar figures in AUD.