SA · Yorke Peninsula Council
Maitland, 5573
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Maitland (SA) is a small locality in the Yorke Peninsula area, home to around 1,312 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 68 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+45%), roughly 51.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $300, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,312
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,143
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 122 of 595
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 45.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 32 / 22 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $300
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 68
- Against the person
- 21
- Against property
- 47
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 51.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 62 residents
- State safety percentile
- 66.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
- Increase (daily rate)
- +45.1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental14
- Other Theft7
- Sct - Non Residence7
- Sct - Residence7
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury8
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 919
- Central Yorke Early Learning CentreJunction RoadPreschools
- Central Yorke SchoolCombined · ICSEA 854
- Maitland Lutheran SchoolCombined · ICSEA 984
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Spencer Hwy / Alice St - East side (Maitland Newsagency)
- Spencer Hwy / Alice St - West side (Maitland Pharmacy)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Road ReconstructionUpper Yorke Road, North Tce12 May 2025 – 16 Jul 2026
- Water ConnectionUpper Yorke Road, Old Boundary Rd22 Jun 2026 – 06 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
149 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Verandah33 -37 ELIZABETH ST MAITLAND SA 5573Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing Shed. Outbuilding (Shed)17 NORTH TCE MAITLAND SA 5573Under Assessment
May 2026
- Land Division - 1 into 218 -24 TIDDY AV MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Change of use from Shop to Ancillary Accommodation42 -44 ELIZABETH ST MAITLAND SA 5573Under Assessment
- Dwelling Excision & Boundary Realignment - 2 into 3193 BROSTER RD MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Carport & Verandah13 BOWMAN TCE MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
March 2026
- Renovate interior of existing building , provide new disabled bathroom42 ROBERT ST MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier10 -12 ELIZABETH ST MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
February 2026
- Change of use from Hall to Detached Dwelling8 PARARA AV MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
January 2026
- Partial demolition of dwelling, dwelling addition, verandah and carport20 ALICE ST MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Outback Gable Verandah5 ST LEDGER AV MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding - Garage8 WALTER ST MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
2025· 25 proposals
November 2025
- Agricultural Building (Machinery Shed)15982 SPENCER HWY MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
October 2025
- Verandah14 ALICE ST MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding and CarportLOT 101 CAROLINE ST MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Entertainment area15 YORKETOWN RD MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage & domestic storage)12 YORKETOWN RD MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
August 2025
- Demolition of existing Lean to, portion of verandah and existing Garage. Dwelling extension and Outbuilding (Garage)8 MELROSE ST MAITLAND SA 5573Under Assessment
July 2025
- Outbuilding - Garage19 NORTH TCE MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Dwelling extension9 SAMUEL ST MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
June 2025
- Freestanding Verandah11 BEAULAH AV MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage) including 2 x roller doors and personal access door.1 ST LEDGER AV MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
April 2025
- Verandah & Carport41 CLINTON RD MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Colorbond Garage & Attached Carport) - 13m X 7m X 3mH5 ST LEDGER AV MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence3 ALICE ST MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
March 2025
- Dwelling Addition - Bathroom, Ensuite and Walk In Robe1 -3 WALTER ST MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Replace existing slot sign with digital sign61 -65 ROBERT ST MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding with Verandah7 ELDON ST MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- FREESTANDING CARPORT16 -18 ROGERS TCE MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
February 2025
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers1121 GRAHAM RD MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 105 CATHERINE AV MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
January 2025
- Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding - Garage3 CLINTON RD MAITLAND SA 5573Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - Garage12 CLINTON RD MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding - Shed9 ELIZABETH ST MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Agricultural Building - Implement Shed15272B SPENCER HWY MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling12 CLINTON RD MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- current residential proposed use verandah5 BELMONT CR MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
December 2024
- Freestanding Verandah1601 SOUTH KILKERRAN RD MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
- Tourist accommodation comprising three units in the form of Row Dwellings21 ALICE ST MAITLAND SA 5573Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage)3 ST LEDGER AV MAITLAND SA 5573Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Central Yorke Peninsula Hospital (Maitland)68 Robert StreetPublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 18.1/100
- National rank
- 6647th in Australia
- State rank
- 678th in SA
- Peer rank
- #157 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #254 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 79%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime14
- Other Theftcrime7
- Sct - Non Residencecrime7
- Sct - Residencecrime7
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime8
- Central Yorke Peninsula Hospital (Maitland)health68 Robert StreetPublic Hospital
- Agricultural Building (Machinery Shed)planning15982 SPENCER HWY MAITLAND SA 5573Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Building - Implement Shedplanning15272B SPENCER HWY MAITLAND SA 5573Lodged 13 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
- Carport & Verandahplanning13 BOWMAN TCE MAITLAND SA 5573Lodged 05 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Change of use from Hall to Detached Dwellingplanning8 PARARA AV MAITLAND SA 5573Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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