Aberdare vs Maitland
Property investment comparison - Aberdare, NSW 2325 vs Maitland, NSW 2320
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Aberdare wins 3, Maitland wins 1. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Aberdare | Maitland |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $740K | - |
| Median unit price | $550K | $735K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.10% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 4.43% | 3.33% |
| 1-year house growth | +14.7% | +8.6%estimate |
| 3-year house growth | +32.0% | - |
| Vacancy rate | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Population | 2,542 | 1,972 |
Aberdare vs Maitland: what the numbers say
For units, Aberdare sits at a median of $550K against $735K in Maitland, which makes Aberdare the more affordable unit market and Maitland the pricier one.
Over the past year house prices moved +14.7% in Aberdare and +8.6% in Maitland (an estimate), so recent momentum favours Aberdare, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 0.9% in Maitland and 1.8% in Aberdare, so landlords in Maitland face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Aberdare is the bigger suburb, with a population of 2,542 against 1,972, larger than Maitland; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Aberdare for recent price momentum, Maitland for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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