Maitland, NSW Family Guide
NSW 2320 · Maitland City
Discover Maitland with your family: kids' activities, parks, schools and everyday family life.
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Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.
Activities around Maitland
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Sports & local clubs around Maitland
Martial arts around Maitland
4 listed within 5 km of Maitland · 2 in Maitland
In Maitland
3.5 km from central Maitland
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- Kirkwood's Institute of Karate · Rutherford · 4 km
Football (AFL) around Maitland
3 listed within 5 km of Maitland
3.5 km from central Maitland
3.5 km from central Maitland
3.6 km from central Maitland
Not finding it in Maitland? Listed in Rutherford (3 · 3.5 km)
Other sports around Maitland
3 listed within 5 km of Maitland
0.6 km from central Maitland
3.6 km from central Maitland
Not finding it in Maitland? Listed in Lorn (1 · 0.6 km), Rutherford (1 · 3.5 km), East Maitland (1 · 3.6 km)
See all 3 within 5 km
- Pulse Climbing Maitland · Rutherford · 3.5 km
Gymnastics & cheer around Maitland
2 listed within 5 km of Maitland
3.1 km from central Maitland
Not finding it in Maitland? Listed in Rutherford (2 · 3.5 km)
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- Pulse Climbing Maitland · Rutherford · 3.5 km
More sports
- Tennis (2 within 5 km) — Maitland Tennis Centre (3.6 km)Not finding it in Maitland? Listed in East Maitland (2 · 3.6 km)
More things to do around Maitland
Tutoring & STEM around Maitland
2 listed within 5 km of Maitland · 1 in Maitland
In Maitland
4.3 km from central Maitland
Schools within 3 km of Maitland
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9 schools within 3 km of the Maitland centre, 3 with a Maitland address. See all schools with a Maitland address
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features) (1)
Public pools (1)
Sports grounds (2)
What's coming up
One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.
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At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Maitland: 15 kids' activities within 5 km, 3 schools in Maitland, and parks and playgrounds.
- Kids' activities
- Tutoring & STEM
- Parks & places
- 1 park · 1 verified playground · 1 public pool
- Explore nearby
- Lorn, Rutherford, and East Maitland
Explore your neighbourhood
Connect schools, activities, events, homes and community places.
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Browse mapped places (31)
- St John the Baptist Primary SchoolSchool
- All Saints College - MaitlandSchool
- Maitland Public SchoolSchool
- Nillo Infants SchoolSchool
- Hunter Trade CollegeSchool
- Telarah Public SchoolSchool
- St Paul's Primary School - RutherfordSchool
- The Heights Learning CommunitySchool
- East Maitland Public SchoolSchool
- Kip McGrath - MaitlandActivity
- Hunter Valley Jiu JitsuActivity
- Maitland Hockey IncActivity
- Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Hunter ValleyActivity
- Gymnastics 21Activity
- Pulse Climbing MaitlandActivity
- Maitland (Seniors)Activity
- Maitland Auskick CentreActivity
- East Maitland Bowling ClubActivity
- Maitland Saints Junior AFCActivity
- Maitland Tennis CentreActivity
- Kirkwood's Institute of KarateActivity
- Hunter Valley School of Tennis (HVST)Activity
- Hunter Valley Martial Arts CentreActivity
- Kip McGrath - GreenhillsActivity
- RH Taylor ReservePark or community place
- Robins OvalPark or community place
- Marcellin ParkPark or community place
- Walka Water WorksPark or community place
- East Maitland ParkPark or community place
- Stockade Hill Heritage ParkPark or community place
- East Maitland Olympic PoolPark or community place
Your council & community
Maitland within Maitland City
3 of the council area’s 25 activity providers · 4th of 8 suburbs by number of providers
Council-wide information and places near this suburb have different geographic scopes.
Homes with family context
Homes in and around Maitland
A summary. Each home’s page shows the schools and activities around it.
Recently sold within 5 km of Maitland
Homes that have sold nearby. We don’t show sale prices.
Maitland, NSW 2320
Property Type: Studio
Maitland, NSW 2320
Property Type: House
Maitland, NSW 2320
Property Type: House
Lorn, NSW 2320
Property Type: House
Lorn, NSW 2320
Property Type: House
Telarah, NSW 2320
Property Type: House
Nearby suburbs
Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.
Lorn
1 activity provider · 0.6 km
Rutherford
8 activity providers · 3.5 km
East Maitland
5 activity providers · 3.6 km
Largs
1 activity provider · 5.6 km
Compare activities, schools & parks
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Maitland
Martial arts 2, Tutoring & STEM 1
3 schools · 1 park
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Lorn0.6 km · same council
Other sports 1
1 school · 2 parks
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Rutherford3.5 km · same council
Football (AFL) 3, Martial arts 3, Gymnastics & cheer 2, Kids' activities & play 1 +2
3 schools · 3 parks
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East Maitland3.6 km · same council
Tennis 2, Arts & dance 1, Tutoring & STEM 1, Other sports 1
6 schools · 4 parks
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Largs5.6 km · same council
Kids' activities & play 1
1 school · 2 parks
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maitland | Martial arts 2, Tutoring & STEM 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Lorn0.6 km · same council | Other sports 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rutherford3.5 km · same council | Football (AFL) 3, Martial arts 3, Gymnastics & cheer 2, Kids' activities & play 1 +2 | 3 | 3 |
| East Maitland3.6 km · same council | Tennis 2, Arts & dance 1, Tutoring & STEM 1, Other sports 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Largs5.6 km · same council | Kids' activities & play 1 | 1 | 2 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 21 Oct 2026.
Recorded offences in Maitland
| Suburb | Recorded offences (12 months) |
|---|---|
| Maitland | 1,608 |
| Bolwarra | 18 |
| East Maitland | 1,840 |
| Farley | 191 |
| Gillieston Heights | 247 |
| Lorn | 43 |
| Rutherford | 1,431 |
| Telarah | 266 |
| Tenambit | 242 |
Recorded offences, 12 months to 2026-06 · Source: © State of New South Wales (Department of Communities and Justice), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) · source
Libraries in and around Maitland
| Place | Suburb | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Library | Rutherford | Library · Playground, Toilets, Parking, Picnic tables |
| East Maitland Library | East Maitland | Library · Playground, Parking |
Live from the AroundSchools directory — 2 libraries, 12 parks and 1 community spaces we hold within 5 km of Maitland · correct as at 22 Oct 2026
Kids activities across Maitland City
Local guides & reading
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All kids' activities listed in Maitland
Grouped by kind; only listings whose address is in Maitland.
Martial arts (2)
Tutoring & STEM (1)
Parks & places (1)
* Ages read from the provider's own website and re-checked every four months — not yet confirmed by them here.