Living In Maitland

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Location

Maitland NSW is a city in the Lower Hunter Valley and the seat of Maitland. Situated on the Hunter River, the city is approximately 166 kilometres north of Sydney and 35 km north-west of Newcastle.

  • Local shops – 5 minutes
  • Maitland – 10 minutes
  • Hunter Valley – 30 minutes
  • Newcastle – 40 minutes

Parks & Recreation

Heritage Parc is set on 102 hectares with over 55 hectares dedicated to green open spaces. This space will be used to create parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities including a cycleway, golf facilities, a community garden, an outdoor art gallery, picnic areas with BBQ facilities, various playgrounds, fitness circuits, playing fields, a cricket facility, a basketball/netball court and a dedicated off-leash dog park.

The nearby Walka Water Works is a popular picnic and recreation area in the Maitland district, which is steeped in history that gives it a special place in the Lower Hunter’s heritage. The complex features its pump house with striking chimney and ornate brickwork and is one of the largest and most intact 19th century industrial complexes in the Hunter Valley. The large lake area has over 300 species of birdlife and walking trails surround the lake.


Access & Transport

Heritage Parc offers convenient access to the Maitland railway station, the New England Highway and local bus services. Maitland Station lies on the Hunter Line and is the branch point for the Main North Line and the North Coast Line.


Local Council

Heritage Parc is in the Local Government Area of Maitland. Maitland City Council is the local council. For information regarding local contact numbers, download your New Residents Guide (PDF, 350 KB).


Health Facilities
  • Rutherford Medical Centre – 2 minutes
    26 East Mall, Rutherford, (02) 4932 7327
  • Maitland Local Hospital – 7 minutes
    550-560 High Street, Maitland, (02) 4939 2000
  • Church Street Medical Centre – 10 minutes
    30 Church Street, Maitland, (02) 4040 8300

Shopping

Heritage Parc has numerous shopping precincts within 10 minutes of the community all with major retail brands and convenient access.

  • Rutherford Marketplace – 5 minutes
  • Rutherford Homemaker Centre – 2 minutes
  • Bunnings, Maitland – 5 minutes
  • Maitland High Street – 8 minutes
  • Stockland Greenhills – 10 minutes

Other nearby shopping destinations include Melbourne Street and Lawes Street in East Maitland NSW, and Morpeth is also popular for its fashion boutiques, cafes and speciality shops.


Local Work Opportunities

Heritage Parc is conveniently located close to Rutherford and Maitland centres, both offering an abundant of work opportunities. Local mines are less than an hour away near Singleton and Muswellbrook.


Education

A local pre-school, primary and high schools are within minutes of Heritage Parc.

PLEASE NOTE: Whilst care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the whole or any part and interested persons are advised to make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves in all respects.