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

0
residents (Census 2021)

South Maitland Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$561/wk
$29,172 per year
#7594 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
#5374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

South Maitland Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (228) Female 46.6% (199)

Population Density

250.8
people per km²
432 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,446
Family income/wk

South 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 & Locality (SAL)

South Maitland Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
55.9% 71 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.1% 56 dwellings

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

South Maitland Country of Birth

Australia
97.1%
England
1.4%
Germany
1.4%

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

South Maitland Religion

No Religion
45.1%
Anglican
22.2%
Catholic
18.6%
Not stated
9.2%
Baptist
1.7%
Uniting Church
1.4%
Buddhism
1.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

South Maitland Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
39.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
39.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.2%

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

South Maitland Languages Spoken at Home

Other
46.7%
Vietnamese
33.3%
Australian Indigenous
20.0%

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

South Maitland Employment

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Employed full-time
29.2% 92 people
Employed part-time
17.8% 56 people
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Unemployed
3.2% 10 people
🏠
Not in labour force
49.8% 157 people

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

South Maitland Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.8%
Bachelor Degree
15.4%
Postgraduate Degree
6.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.7%

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

South Maitland Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.0%
Professionals
21.0%
Community & Personal Service
19.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.0%
Clerical & Administrative
9.0%
Labourers
8.0%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Managers
4.0%

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

South Maitland Field of Study

Engineering
24.8%
Society & Culture
17.8%
Health
14.9%
Management & Commerce
12.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.9%
Education
6.9%
Creative Arts
5.9%
Architecture & Building
5.9%
Agriculture & Environment
3.0%

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

South Maitland Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
9.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

South Maitland Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.5%
$1-$149/wk
2.0%
$150-$299/wk
2.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
8.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.0%
$4,000+/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

South Maitland Marital Status

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Married
32.7% 123
↔️
Separated
6.1% 23
📋
Divorced
14.4% 54
🕊️
Widowed
5.3% 20
👤
Never married
41.5% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

South Maitland Ancestry

English
31.9%
Australian
31.1%
Scottish
8.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
8.7%
Irish
8.2%
German
3.8%
Other
1.9%
Italian
1.6%
French
1.2%
Welsh
1.0%
South African
0.9%
Polish
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

South Maitland School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.3%
Vocational Education
19.6%
Secondary — Government
17.4%
Pre-school
13.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
8.7%

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

South Maitland Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
10.0% 82
No need for assistance
90.0% 742

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

South Maitland Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
10.3% 35
Not a volunteer
89.7% 306

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

South Maitland Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
13.3%
$800-$999/mo
13.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

South Maitland How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.0%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Car (passenger)
2.7%
Walked only
2.0%

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

South Maitland Car Ownership

0 vehicles
15.1%
1 vehicle
40.5%
2 vehicles
27.6%
3 vehicles
11.9%
4+ vehicles
4.9%

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

South Maitland Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
19.3%
2 bedrooms
22.1%
3 bedrooms
46.4%
4 bedrooms
12.2%

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

South Maitland Population Mobility

14.7%
moved in the last year
39.2%
moved in the last 5 years
6.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

South Maitland Indigenous Population

11.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
87
Indigenous residents
707
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

South Maitland Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
67
Arthritis
28
Asthma
23
Heart disease
20
Diabetes
18
Lung condition
12
Cancer
11
Stroke
10
Kidney disease
4

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

South Maitland Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
10.1%
$300-$399/wk
7.3%
$400-$499/wk
11.8%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
13.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.7%
$3,500+/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

South Maitland Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
31.0%
Couple — no children
23.0%
Couple — no children under 15
18.1%
One parent — no children under 15
15.0%
One parent — children under 15
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

South Maitland Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.6% 9
👤
Never served
97.4% 331

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

South Maitland Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 48
Did not provide
85.8% 290

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

South Maitland Children Ever Born

No children
34.0%
1 child
15.7%
2 children
25.2%
3 children
20.8%
4 children
1.9%
5+ children
2.5%

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

South Maitland When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
8
1971–1980
5
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
10

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

South Maitland Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5–14 hours
27.4%
15–29 hours
13.4%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
29.2%

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

South Maitland Household Size

1 person
46.1%
2 persons
25.7%
3 persons
11.5%
4 persons
9.9%
5 persons
4.2%
6+ persons
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

South Maitland Where Residents Moved From

Same address
342
Moved from NSW
42
Moved — same area (SA2)
9

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

South Maitland Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
83.8%
Step family — no other children
8.1%
Blended family — no other children
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

South Maitland Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 14 total

Drug Offences
6
Theft
3
Other Against Property
2
Assault
1
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

South Maitland Schools

11
schools nearby
4
government
1013
avg ICSEA score
4,224
total students
Nillo Infants School Government
Primary · K-2 · 52 students
1076
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 449 students
1063
ICSEA
The Heights Learning Community Independent
Primary · K-3 · 14 students
1058
ICSEA
St John the Baptist Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 397 students
1047
ICSEA
All Saints College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,191 students
1023
ICSEA
Hunter Trade College Independent
Secondary · 11-12 · 257 students
978
ICSEA
Maitland East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 559 students
975
ICSEA
Maitland Grossmann High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 900 students
960
ICSEA
Maitland Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 405 students
936
ICSEA
All Saints College (St Peter's) Catholic
Secondary
Hunter Valley Grammar School - Farm Independent
Secondary

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

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South Maitland Rent Prices & Affordability

28%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $995/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 28.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in South Maitland

≈ $4,312/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $715/wk
Rent share 28.1%

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South Maitland vs State & National Average

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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.