Population 533 (2011 census) State electorate(s) Maitland Postal code 2320 Federal division Division of Hunter | Postcode(s) 2320 South Maitland East Maitland Region Hunter Region Lga City of Maitland | |
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Location 166 km (103 mi) N of Sydney
34 km (21 mi) NW of Newcastle
1 km (1 mi) S of Maitland | ||
South Maitland is an inner city suburb in the City of Maitland in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located immediately south of the New England Highway and Main North railway line, which separate the suburb from the Maitland central business district. Pedestrian overpasses are provided to cross the highway allowing access to both High Street and Maitland stations from South Maitland. The suburb contains a mixture of parkland, rural and residential development, with a population of 533 in 2011.
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Map of South Maitland NSW 2320, Australia
Public facilities
A number of community recreation and sporting facilities are maintained in Maitland Park, set amongst landscaped gardens and examples of Victorian architecture, including a croquet lawn, tennis courts, a bowling club, cricket pitches and an Olympic swimming pool. The park is also home to the Maitland War Memorial and an all-access playground catering to children with disabilities.
The Maitland Showgrounds on Blomfield Street hosts the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association's annual show, the Maitland leg of the annual Groovin' the Moo music festival as well as farmer's markets and other special events.