East Maitland, New South Wales

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East Maitland
Maitland,  New South Wales
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East Maitland
Coordinates 32°45′6″S151°35′24″E / 32.75167°S 151.59000°E / -32.75167; 151.59000
Population11,860 (2021 census) [1]
 • Density744.0/km2 (1,927.1/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2323
Area15.94 km2 (6.2 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) City of Maitland
Region Hunter
State electorate(s) Maitland
Federal division(s) Hunter
Suburbs around East Maitland:
Horseshoe Bend Lorn Tenambit
South Maitland East Maitland Chisholm
Louth Park Ashtonfield Metford

East Maitland is a suburb in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. It is on the New England Highway and it has two railway stations, Victoria Street and East Maitland. [2] Both stations are served by NSW TrainLink. Hunter Valley Buses provides bus service.

Contents

The traditional owners and custodians of the Maitland area are the Wonnarua people. [3]

Commercial areas

Green Hills is a major commercial district called which includes the large Stockland Green Hills and The Pavilion which features Aldi, Rebel, Repco and the East Maitland Library.

There are also shops near Victoria Street railway station.

Schools

Pitnacree Bridge

Opened to cross the Hunter River in 1866. [9] It was located on Pitnacree Road to the Harry Boyle Bridge around 500 meters north east. [9] It was designed as people can travel from Woodville to East Maitland. [9] In 1951 flooding changed the course of the river meaning the bridge was no longer used. [9] It was demolished in 1962 with no above evidence of its existence. [9]

Population

According to the 2016 census of Population, there were 11,782 people in East Maitland.

Heritage listings

View along King Street of three heritage-listed properties 297 - Terrace (5045650b5).jpg
View along King Street of three heritage-listed properties

East Maitland has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

History

The traditional and custodians of the land are the Wonnarua people. [3]

Approximately 1818 were when the first European settlers arrived. Maitland was central to trade and the growth of the Hunter Region.

Tom White Melville Winder was one of the largest proprietors on the Hunter [24] . Winder held 7400 acres (2995 ha) by 1828 and by 1831 had acquired another 2600 acres (1052 ha). The area of the land grants [25] included areas in the Maitland LGA.

The “Windermere” estate including the grounds were where a cedar forest was used for building materials and other logs were sent along the Hunter River to trade and send cedars to England and Sydney. Windermere estate was established before East Maitland and West Maitland were established [26] . Windermere was a hub for cedar trade with Winder having his own fleet of vessels

The history of Maitland is reflected in the buildings including government buildings being established. There are many historic and heritage buildings in the area. Many of these buildings show evidence of the abundant cedar timbers in the area, using these for buildings and furniture. Buildings also use local sandstone.

Maitland grew steadily and quickly became an important regional centre in the Colony. Growth was rapid but recent growth was slower once sea routes were taken over by rail/road routes as preferred modes of transportation. Also original supplies such cedars were used/depleted and other areas of Australia were opened up. Also the waterways today are lessened in size/volume with many formerly abundant creeks dried up or now small drains unable to be traversed by boat.

Notable people

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