Maryland
With just 89 residents spread across 128.6 square kilometres, Maryland is a very low-density locality rather than a conventional suburban market. Its median age of 52 is 12 years above the national figure, and 27.5% of dwellings are vacant, which points to a small and established resident base. Agriculture accounts for 52.9% of employment, while 85.7% of homes are separate houses. Compared with nearby Fletcher and Minmi, Maryland has a more rural scale, older population profile and stronger reliance on detached housing. The combination of 0.7 people per square kilometre and 53.1% outright ownership supports a quieter, land-oriented lifestyle, although services and resale evidence may be thinner than in larger neighbouring suburbs.
Population
89
Median Age
52.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,042/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
36
Maryland suits buyers prioritising detached housing, space and lower holding costs over a broad choice of modern stock. Separate houses account for 85.7% of dwellings, while the housing mix includes 36.1% two-bedroom homes, 25.0% with zero or one bedroom and 22.2% with four or more bedrooms. The $650 monthly mortgage indicator is lower than the $213 weekly rent converted to a monthly equivalent, but affordability has worsened from 49.0 in 2011 to 53.7 in 2021. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, Maryland provides more land-based housing, yet its 27.5% vacancy rate and population of 89 mean buyers should check condition, access and recent comparable sales carefully.
For Buyers
Maryland suits buyers prioritising detached housing, space and lower holding costs over a broad choice of modern stock. Separate houses account for 85.7% of dwellings, while the housing mix includes 36.1% two-bedroom homes, 25.0% with zero or one bedroom and 22.2% with four or more bedrooms. The $650 monthly mortgage indicator is lower than the $213 weekly rent converted to a monthly equivalent, but affordability has worsened from 49.0 in 2011 to 53.7 in 2021. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, Maryland provides more land-based housing, yet its 27.5% vacancy rate and population of 89 mean buyers should check condition, access and recent comparable sales carefully.
For Investors
Maryland has an unusual investment profile because rental demand is paired with a very high 27.5% vacancy rate. Renters represent 34.4% of households and the weekly rent is $213, but vacancy well above tight-market conditions can create longer reletting periods and less reliable income. Development activity is also notable, with 36 applications recorded over 12 months, including multi-dwelling housing, subdivision, pools and garages. Forecast growth of 2.29% annually is more supportive than a static market, while migration is rated Balanced. Compared with established Newcastle-area suburbs with deeper tenant pools, Maryland's population of 89 makes property selection, tenant quality and local demand validation more important than headline yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
209
Last 12 Months
36
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+24.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Maryland
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Maryland has an older resident profile, with a median age of 52, which is 12 years above the national comparison. The population is also less internationally born than Australia overall: 11.4% were born overseas, 10.2 percentage points below the national figure. English ancestry is the largest recorded group at 34 people, followed by Irish at 15, while Christianity accounts for 37 residents and no religion for 34. University participation is comparatively strong at 42.5%, 12.4 percentage points above the national level, despite a smaller average household size of 2.4. Compared with nearby Fletcher and Minmi, Maryland reads as more established and Anglo-leaning, while 75.3% of residents stayed at the same address over the reference period, indicating lower turnover.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.7%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Maryland's housing structure is dominated by detached stock and outright ownership. Separate houses account for 85.7% of dwellings, 53.1% are owned outright, 12.5% are mortgaged and 34.4% are rented. Outright ownership is more than four times the mortgaged share, which fits an older resident base with a median age of 52. The bedroom profile is concentrated in two-bedroom homes at 36.1%, followed by zero or one bedroom at 25.0% and four or more bedrooms at 22.2%. Rent is $213 per week and mortgage costs are $650 per month, with rent taking 20.4% of income and mortgages 14.4%. Compared with higher-turnover suburbs, the 27.5% vacancy rate makes local condition and occupancy more important than a simple tenure comparison.
Mortgage / mo
$650
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$213
Census 2021
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$588
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
27.5%
Unoccupied
14
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
14.4%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
33.3%
Couples with children
55.6%
Couples, no children
18.5%
Single parent
27
Total families
Economy & Employment
Agriculture is Maryland's leading industry at 52.9% of employment, well above manufacturing and education at 23.5% each, because the locality's large 128.6 square kilometre footprint supports a rural economic base. The main occupations are managers with 12 workers, trades and labourers with 6 each, clerical and administrative roles with 5, and professionals with 4. Labour force participation is 54.1%, with 40 people in the labour force and 34 employed residents recorded across full-time and part-time work. Economic conditions are mixed across the SEIFA measures: IEO is decile 5, IER decile 8, IRSD decile 7 and IRSAD decile 6. The household income percentile of 14.5 is lower than those resource and disadvantage rankings might suggest, so income levels should be assessed separately from occupational and housing stability.
Unemployment
0.0%
Labour Force
40
Unemployed
0
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
40.0%
Part-time
45.0%
Participation
54.1%
Employed
40
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
42.5%
Postgraduate
N/A
Born Overseas
11.4%
Dwellings
35
Transport to Work
Maryland provides a quiet, low-density setting, with 0.7 people per square kilometre across 128.6 square kilometres. Car access is important because 53.1% of residents drive, while 34.4% work from home, reducing commuting pressure for some households. Families have access to two nearby government primary schools, with enrolment zones worth checking against the exact address because boundaries can cross locality lines. No suburb-level crime rate is available, so buyers should review current incident information and visit streets at different times. IRSAD is decile 6 and IRSD is decile 7, indicating stronger relative standing than lower-decile areas, while 32.3% volunteering points to above-average local participation. Compared with denser urban suburbs, Maryland offers more space and privacy but fewer obvious service and transport conveniences.
Drive
53.1%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
N/A
Work from Home
34.4%
Population Forecast
+2.29%/yr
(+404 people/yr)
EstablishedMaryland's outlook is established but not static. The forecast trend is 2.29% annual growth, while the primary migration driver is Balanced, suggesting demand is not reliant on one dominant source. The wider area's population change is 46.5% over 10 years, and rent growth has reached 53.6%, which helps explain increasing attention despite the locality's small population of 89. The trajectory is Mixed, with a gentrification score of 32 and a stage of Early signs. Senior share has risen 2.7 percentage points while the young share has fallen 1.2 points, so growth is occurring alongside an ageing profile. Compared with a fast-redeveloping suburb, Maryland's 36 development applications indicate activity, but the pattern remains incremental rather than transformational.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+89
Net Internal / yr
+44
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +52% since 2011, Accelerating: 20% → 27%
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?
Maryland can suit residents seeking quiet surroundings, detached housing and a rural setting. It has 89 residents, a density of 0.7 people per square kilometre and 85.7% separate houses. Compared with denser suburbs, services and transport are more limited, so car dependence, school access and property condition should be checked before moving.
What is the median house price in Maryland?
No reliable median house price is available for Maryland's very small 89-person market. Buyers should use recent comparable sales rather than infer a figure from the $213 weekly rent or $650 monthly mortgage indicator. The 27.5% vacancy rate also means a small number of transactions may distort any headline median.
What schools are in Maryland?
Maryland has 2 nearby government primary schools: Maryland Public School and Glendore Public School. Families should confirm the enrolment zone for the exact address, as school boundaries may not align neatly with suburb boundaries. Secondary school access and travel arrangements should also be checked before purchase.
Is Maryland safe?
A definitive safety rating cannot be given because a suburb-level crime rate is unavailable. Maryland's population is 89 and its density is 0.7 people per square kilometre, creating a quiet, dispersed setting. Review current NSW Police incident information, surrounding streets and lighting before making a final decision.
Is Maryland good for property investment?
Maryland has some investment positives, including 34.4% renting, $213 weekly rent and forecast growth of 2.29% annually. However, the 27.5% vacancy rate is high compared with tight rental markets, so vacancy risk may outweigh yield. With only 89 residents, investors should verify tenant depth and recent local leasing results.
How is Maryland's population changing?
The wider area's forecast trend is 2.29% annual growth, with migration rated Balanced. Population change across the wider area is 46.5% over 10 years, while Maryland's current population is 89. The trajectory is Mixed, and the gentrification score is 32 at the Early signs stage, alongside a 2.7 percentage point rise in the senior share.
What development is occurring in Maryland?
There were 36 development applications over 12 months. Activity includes multi-dwelling housing, subdivision, earthworks, retaining walls, swimming pools and garages or carports. This is more development activity than a completely static locality, but the small population of 89 means buyers should confirm whether each proposal affects traffic, privacy or nearby services.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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