Maryland
Healthcare employs 24.6% of working residents, the highest single-sector concentration in this dataset and well above the national average, in a suburb where 93.1% drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport. Maryland is a mortgage-belt suburb in the Hunter Valley where 90.4% of housing is detached, 45.4% of residents are mortgaged, and prices grew 10.6% in a single year from $760,500 to $841,000. The 81.8% residential retention rate and Anglo-heritage dominance (English 3,079, Scottish 792, German 323) create a settled, homogeneous community profile that contrasts sharply with Sydney's churn-driven growth corridors.
Population
7,714
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,793/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
33
Median House
$800K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $800,000 median (PSI-derived 2024-25) positions Maryland at the upper end of Hunter Valley affordability but below Sydney metro pricing. Prices rose from $760,500 to $841,000 between 2024 and 2025, a 10.6% annual gain. Detached houses dominate at 90.4%, with 52.0% being 3-bedroom and 41.9% being 4+ bedroom homes. Mortgage stress is low at 22.7% of income. Glendore Public School (ICSEA 1019, 609 enrolled) and Maryland Public School (ICSEA 996, 368 enrolled) both score near the national median. Car dependency is near-total at 93.1%.
For Buyers
The $800,000 median (PSI-derived 2024-25) positions Maryland at the upper end of Hunter Valley affordability but below Sydney metro pricing. Prices rose from $760,500 to $841,000 between 2024 and 2025, a 10.6% annual gain. Detached houses dominate at 90.4%, with 52.0% being 3-bedroom and 41.9% being 4+ bedroom homes. Mortgage stress is low at 22.7% of income. Glendore Public School (ICSEA 1019, 609 enrolled) and Maryland Public School (ICSEA 996, 368 enrolled) both score near the national median. Car dependency is near-total at 93.1%.
For Investors
The 23.0% renting rate and 3.7% vacancy rate indicate a tight rental market with limited tenant churn. Weekly rent of $400 on an $800,000 median yields approximately 2.6% gross, below investment benchmarks. The 27 development applications in 12 months, including pools and additions, suggest owner-occupier improvements rather than new rental stock. Population is growing modestly (no forecast data available), and the 10.6% price jump in one year hints at a market catching up to broader Hunter Valley gains. The risk is that 93.1% car dependency limits the tenant pool to car-owning households.
Development Activity
Total DAs
198
Last 12 Months
33
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+10.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Maryland iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Glendore Public School
K-6 · 609 students
Maryland Public School
K-6 · 368 students
Demographics
The median age of 37 is 3 years below the national median, with 49.3% male. University attainment at 25.3% is 4.8 percentage points below the national average, consistent with the Hunter Valley's blue-collar industrial base. English ancestry dominates (3,079), with Scottish (792) and Irish (660) following. Only 14.2% were born overseas, 7.4 percentage points below the national rate, making Maryland one of the least diverse suburbs in this dataset. Macedonian (46 speakers) is an unusual presence as the 2nd most common non-English language after Mandarin (61).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
90.4%
Houses
9.5%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached houses at 90.4% dominate overwhelmingly, with apartments at a near-zero 0.2% and semi-detached at 9.5%. Three-bedroom homes make up 52.0%, and 4+ bedrooms account for 41.9%, with virtually no studio/1-bedroom stock (0.4%). The mortgage rate of 45.4% is the dominant tenure, with 31.6% outright and 23.0% renting. Mortgage stress at 22.7% is well below the threshold. The price trajectory shows 10.6% growth from $760,500 (2024) to $841,000 (2025). This is a classic mortgage-belt suburb: working families buying detached homes with manageable repayments.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,760
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$770
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.7%
Unoccupied
104
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.3%
Couples, no children
6,527
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare at 24.6% is the most concentrated single sector in this dataset, nearly 1 in 4 workers. Construction (9.1%) and manufacturing (8.2%) reflect the Hunter Valley's industrial character. Education (9.8%) and public admin (6.9%) round out the top 5. Professionals (684) lead occupations but community/personal services (562) and clerical/admin (535) are close behind, reflecting a service-oriented rather than knowledge-economy structure. Unemployment at 5.2% is near the national average. The participation rate of 61.4% is healthy. SEIFA data is not available for this suburb.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.2%
Part-time
32.6%
Participation
61.4%
Employed
3,630
Occupations
Top Industries
University
25.3%
Postgraduate
5.6%
Born Overseas
14.2%
Dwellings
2,718
Transport to Work
Two primary schools serve Maryland: Glendore Public School (Government, ICSEA 1019, 609 enrolled) scores above the national median, while Maryland Public School (Government, ICSEA 996, 368 enrolled) sits just below it. No secondary school is within the suburb. Public transport usage at 0.7% is the lowest in this dataset, with 93.1% driving, reflecting the suburban Hunter Valley location. Walking and cycling at 1.1% is negligible. Volunteering at 10.9% is below the national average. Christianity (3,864) dominates the religious profile.
Drive
93.1%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Maryland compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maryland a good suburb to live in?
For families wanting detached housing in the Hunter Valley with manageable mortgage costs, Maryland delivers: 90.4% houses, $800,000 median with 22.7% mortgage-to-income ratio, and 2 primary schools near the national ICSEA median. The trade-off is near-total car dependency (93.1%) and limited cultural diversity (14.2% overseas-born).
What is the median house price in Maryland?
The PSI-derived median is $800,000 for 2024-2025. The most recent annual data shows $841,000 in 2025, up 10.6% from $760,500 in 2024, one of the stronger single-year gains in the Hunter Valley region.
What schools are in Maryland?
Two government primary schools serve the suburb: Glendore Public School (ICSEA 1019, 609 enrolled) and Maryland Public School (ICSEA 996, 368 enrolled). Glendore scores above the national median of 1000. No secondary school is located within the suburb boundary.
Is Maryland safe?
Suburb-level crime data is not available for Maryland in the current dataset. SEIFA data is also unavailable. The high residential stability (81.8% stayed) and low overseas-born percentage (14.2%) are contextual indicators; direct safety conclusions require police statistics.
Is Maryland good for property investment?
The 3.7% vacancy rate is healthy, but gross yield is modest at approximately 2.6% ($400/week on $800,000). The 10.6% price growth in 2024-2025 is strong, and 27 DAs (mostly owner-occupier improvements) suggest a rising market. The 23.0% renting rate limits the tenant pool, making this more of a capital-growth play.
How is Maryland's population changing?
Maryland has 7,714 enumerated residents with an 81.8% residential retention rate, indicating a stable, settled community. The median age of 37 is 3 years below the national figure, and 39.4% of families are couples with children, suggesting ongoing family formation. Detailed population forecasts are not available for this suburb.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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