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About Maitland

District Profile

The Maitland electorate was created in 1904, replacing East Maitland and West Maitland. With the introduction of proportional representation in 1920, it absorbed parts of Upper Hunter, Singleton, Cessnock and Durham and elected three members. With the end of proportional representation in 1927, Maitland was split into the single-member electorates of Maitland, Upper Hunter and Cessnock.

At the last NSW Election in 2023, 51,633 turned out to vote. Jenny Aitchison received 26,792 votes which was 51.89% of primary votes.

The Maitland electorate covers an area of 256 sq km and includes the suburbs of Aberglasslyn, Allandale, Anambah, Ashtonfield, Berry Park, Bishops Bridge, Chisholm, Cliftleigh, Duckenfield, East Maitland, Farley, Gillieston Heights, Gosforth, Greta, Harpers Hill, Horseshoe Bend, Lochinvar, Louth Park, Maitland, Metford, Millers Forest, Morpeth, Mount Dee, Oakhampton, Oakhampton Heights, Oswald, Pitnacree, Raworth, Rutherford, South Maitland, Telarah, Tenambit, Thornton, Windella, Windermere, Woodberry. Postcodes covered include 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2326, 2334.

The Wonnarua people are the traditional land owners of the Maitland area and their lands extend throughout the Hunter Valley. A dreamtime story from the Wonnarua explains how the hills and rivers in the Hunter Valley were created by a spirit called Baiame. Neighbouring nations to Wonnarua include Geawegal, Worimi, Awabakal, Gamilaroi, Wiradjuri, Darkinjung and Birpai. To learn more about the Wonnarua people please visit www.wonnarua.org.au

The Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council works in the areas of Families, Youth, Elders, Preschool, Medical, Culture & Heritage. For more information please click here.

Maitland was settled by farmers in the early 1800s. The area has long been an industrious area and since the 1820s Central Maitland has been home to industry, trade and commerce. For more information about Maitland please visit www.mymaitland.com.au

To learn more about the electorate here are two official profiles:

Electorate profile: click here. 

Electorate map: click here.

Cultural Diversity: click here.

Maitland Electorate following 2023 Election
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Electorate Office address: 2/12 Elgin Street, Maitland NSW 2320 | Mail: PO Box 920, Maitland NSW 2320

I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of the Maitland Electorate, the Wonnarua people, and pay my respects to Elders past and present.

Authorised by The Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, Member for Maitland, Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport. 2/12 Elgin Street, Maitland NSW 2320