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Property Investment in Maitland, NSW

45 suburbs in Maitland council area · Part of Greater Newcastle · Population ~100,439 · 30,635 dwellings · 392 km²

Maitland Council Average R-Score 83 / 100 — top suburb in Maitland scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Maitland100

Highest R-Score out of 45 suburbs in Maitland

Maitland council average83

Across 38 scored suburbs in Maitland

Suburb medians in Maitland range from $240,000 to $6,500,000.

3-year population movement: +7.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 4% of stock (~1,378 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (16%), Retail Trade (13%), Construction (9%), Education and Training (9%).

Typical suburb median price$977,500

Across 45 suburbs in Maitland (Sept 2026) · ~89 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.9%

Median asking rent ~$710/wk · Vacancy 2.6%.

Top suburb R-Score in Maitland100/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Maitland

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Maitland (New South Wales).

Is Maitland (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Maitland (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 83/100 across 45 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Maitland, the typical suburb median price is $977,500, median weekly rent is $710/wk, gross rental yield is 3.9%, and vacancy sits at 2.6%.

Which suburbs in Maitland have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Maitland (NSW) are Horseshoe Bend (100/100, median $740,000), South Maitland (100/100, median $608,000), Anambah (99/100, median $850,000), Morpeth (98/100, median $910,000), Luskintyre (96/100, median $1,150,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Maitland?

Across Maitland (NSW), the median suburb property price is $977,500, median asking rent is $710/wk, and median gross yield is 3.9%, with homes averaging 89 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Maitland include Horseshoe Bend (5.6%), Morpeth (5.1%), South Maitland (4.9%).

What are the demographics and size of the Maitland council area?

Maitland is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Newcastle) with an ABS estimated resident population of 100,439, approximately 30,635 dwellings, covering 392 sq km.

What are the best streets in Maitland (NSW)?

Every street across all 45 suburbs in Maitland is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.