Maryland, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Maryland Newcastle, New South Wales
Maryland Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Population	7,694 (2016 census)
• Density	1,924/km2 (4,980/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2287
Area	4.0 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Location	14 km (9 mi) WNW of Newcastle
LGA(s)	City of Newcastle
Parish	Hexham
State electorate(s)	Wallsend
Federal Division(s)	Newcastle
Suburbs around Maryland: Hexham Fletcher Maryland Shortland Wallsend Wallsend Shortland

Maryland is a friendly suburb in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 14 kilometers (9 miles) west-northwest of Newcastle's main city area. Maryland is part of the City of Newcastle local government area.

This suburb offers a great place to live. It has two public schools and one private school. You can also find a Baptist church, a fun skate-park, and a handy shopping complex here. Maryland was once mainly farmland. Since the 1970s, it has grown into a developed area. It also offers nice views of nearby wetlands.

Learning in Maryland

Maryland is home to several schools for young people.

• Maryland Primary School: This is a government school. It is for both boys and girls. You can find it at 51 T Bell.
• Glendore Public School: This is another government school. It is also for both boys and girls. It is located at 295 Maryland Drive.

Historic Places in Maryland

Maryland has some special places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites. They are protected because they tell us about the past.

• Thomas Family Grave: This historic grave is located at 79 Callan Avenue. It is a reminder of the early families in the area.