Maryville
A compact inner-Newcastle suburb, Maryville packs 1,671 residents into 0.59 sq km, producing a density of 2,813.6 people per sq km. Household income ranks at the 77.8th percentile, while university attainment is 18.2 percentage points above the national comparison. Its median age of 39 is 1 year below national, and 39.6% work from home. The small footprint contrasts with the more spread-out feel around nearby Carrington and Wickham, because high density and a professional resident base support an urban, low-travel lifestyle.
Local council: Newcastle
Population
1,671
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,067/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
19
Maryville suits buyers comparing established houses and semi-detached stock rather than an apartment-led market. Separate houses make up 62.4% of dwellings, semi-detached homes 28.9%, and apartments 8.0%; three-bedroom homes account for 62.7%, giving the suburb a clear family-home pattern. Housing costs benchmark at $2,000 per month for a mortgage and $505 per week for rent. Mortgage-to-income is 22.3% and rent-to-income 24.4%, with both stress flags false. Compared with the 77.8th-percentile household income position, these ratios suggest reasonable capacity, although buyers should test rates, insurance and renovation costs before bidding.
For Buyers
Maryville suits buyers comparing established houses and semi-detached stock rather than an apartment-led market. Separate houses make up 62.4% of dwellings, semi-detached homes 28.9%, and apartments 8.0%; three-bedroom homes account for 62.7%, giving the suburb a clear family-home pattern. Housing costs benchmark at $2,000 per month for a mortgage and $505 per week for rent. Mortgage-to-income is 22.3% and rent-to-income 24.4%, with both stress flags false. Compared with the 77.8th-percentile household income position, these ratios suggest reasonable capacity, although buyers should test rates, insurance and renovation costs before bidding.
For Investors
Investor demand has a solid renter base, with 29.8% of households renting and weekly rent benchmarked at $505. Vacancy is 7.6%, while the renter share is lower than the 69.0% combined outright and mortgaged ownership share. Nineteen development matters were recorded over 12 months, adding local property activity without guaranteeing a large new-dwelling pipeline. Compared with a low-vacancy strategy, Maryville calls for conservative cash-flow assumptions because a compact inner-area market can still experience resident turnover, which sits at 31.8%.
Development Activity
Total DAs
104
Last 12 Months
19
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-5.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Maryville sits close to the national age profile: its median age is 39, just 1 year below national. University attainment is 48.3%, 18.2 percentage points above national, while the overseas-born share is 12.0%, 9.6 points below national. English ancestry is reported by 708 residents, followed by Irish at 272 and Scottish at 259. No religion is the largest affiliation at 950, compared with 588 identifying with Christianity. Couples without children represent 44.2% of families, higher than couples with children at 37.8%, helping explain the small 2.3-person average household size. Residential stability is notable, with 68.2% staying and 31.8% turnover.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
62.4%
Houses
28.9%
Townhouse
8.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Maryville's tenure pattern is split between owners and renters. Outright owners account for 34.3% of occupied dwellings and mortgage holders 34.7%, giving 69.0% combined ownership, compared with 29.8% renting. Stock is more house-oriented than apartment-oriented: 62.4% separate houses and 28.9% semi-detached homes, versus 8.0% apartments. Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 62.7%, while 22.2% have 2 bedrooms and 12.8% have 4 or more. The 2.3-person average household size is below the national comparison by 0.2, which helps explain why a compact suburb can support substantial three-bedroom stock without relying on large-lot housing.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $505.
$755
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $750 · units $750
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$1,021
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.6%
Unoccupied
57
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
37.8%
Couples with children
44.2%
Couples, no children
14.6%
Single parent
452
Total families
Economy & Employment
Maryville has a service-led employment base. Healthcare is the largest industry at 27.0% with 194 workers, followed by Education at 14.0% and 101, Professional/Tech at 10.4% and 75, Public Administration at 7.2% and 52, and Construction at 6.0% and 43. Healthcare and Education together represent 41.0%, creating a strong public and care-sector anchor. The labour force totals 994, participation is 70.6%, unemployment is 4.2%, and 57.0% of workers are full-time. Professionals number 335 and managers 143, consistent with household income at the 77.8th percentile, above the national midpoint.
Unemployment
4.2%
Labour Force
994
Unemployed
42
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.0%
Part-time
36.0%
Participation
70.6%
Employed
952
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
48.3%
Postgraduate
11.9%
Born Overseas
12.0%
Dwellings
691
Transport to Work
Maryville's compact scale supports short local trips, although the available travel profile is mixed. Car driving is the main recorded commute mode at 51.3%, while 6.4% walk or cycle and 39.6% work from home. The work-from-home share is higher than the walk-or-cycle share, because professional and public-sector employment can reduce daily commuting. Volunteering is 17.1%, and 5.0% of residents report needing assistance, or 81 people. School choices and enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address, including public and independent options, because boundaries can cross suburb lines. With 1,671 residents in 0.59 sq km, Maryville is denser than a typical low-rise fringe setting, so street-level checks remain sensible.
Drive
51.3%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
6.4%
Work from Home
39.6%
Growth Outlook
Maryville's near-term growth profile is shaped by a compact 0.59 sq km setting, 2,813.6 people per sq km and 19 development matters lodged over 12 months. Resident stability remains stronger than churn, with 68.2% staying at the same address and 31.8% turnover. That combination suggests incremental change through renovations, replacements and small infill rather than a large land-release pattern, because the suburb is already densely settled. Compared with a lower-density outer suburb, development activity is more likely to appear as individual alterations or replacements than broad new estates. Buyers should watch approvals, construction timing and local traffic effects.
Population trend: Newcastle council area
Maryville sits in the Newcastle council area. These are the council area's residents, not Maryville's.
Residents 2025
178,935
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.2%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.1%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Maryville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maryville a good suburb to live in?
Maryville can suit buyers who value an inner-Newcastle setting, professional employment access and a compact footprint. It has 1,671 residents across 0.59 sq km, with 39.6% working from home and 62.4% separate houses. Compare streets, parking and enrolment zones before choosing.
What is the median house price in Maryville?
Check the latest local sales evidence for Maryville's median house price before making an offer. Maryville includes $2,000 monthly mortgage costs, $505 weekly rent and a dominant 62.7% share of three-bedroom homes, but those figures should not be treated as a sale-price substitute.
What schools are in Maryville?
Confirm school options and enrolment zones against the exact Maryville address, including government and independent choices nearby. The suburb has 1,671 residents, and couples with children make up 37.8% of families, so school access can matter materially when comparing homes.
Is Maryville safe?
For a current safety assessment, check NSW Police incident information and visit the street at different times rather than relying on a suburb-wide impression. Maryville has 1,671 residents in 0.59 sq km, and its density is 2,813.6 people per sq km, so conditions may vary between busy and quieter pockets.
Is Maryville good for property investment?
Maryville can be considered for investment, but the numbers favour careful cash-flow testing. Weekly rent is $505, vacancy is 7.6%, and 29.8% of households rent. A 22.3% mortgage-to-income ratio and 19 development matters in 12 months add context, while 31.8% resident turnover means tenant demand should be checked street by street.
How is Maryville's population changing?
Maryville's current population is 1,671. Residential stability is relatively strong, with 68.2% staying at the same address versus 31.8% turnover. Nineteen development matters were recorded over 12 months, pointing to ongoing renovation or replacement activity, while the compact 0.59 sq km footprint limits the scope for broad greenfield expansion.
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).
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