South Maitland, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South MaitlandMaitland, New South Wales |
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 South Maitland
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 471 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2320 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Maitland | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maitland | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
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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 471 in 2016.
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.
