The City of Maitland is a local government area in the lower Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia.

When compared with total population growth of Australia for the same periods, being 5.78 per cent and 8.32 per cent respectively, population growth in the City of Maitland local government area was significantly higher than the national average.

[14][15] The median weekly income for residents within the City of Maitland was approximately equal to the national average.

In excess of 67% of all residents in the City of Maitland nominated a religious affiliation with Christianity at the 2011 census, which was significantly higher than the national average of 50.2 per cent.

[13] Maitland City Council is composed of thirteen councillors, including the mayor, for a fixed four-year term of office.