We encourage active ageing and want to celebrate the many benefits that the ageing population bring to our community.
Maitland’s population is ageing, reflective of the national trend, with the proportion of the population aged 65+ slightly increasing from 14.3% in 2016 to 15.6% in 2021. The proportion of the population classified as elderly, (75+) is 6.5%, lower than the NSW figure of 7.9%.
Seniors Festival
Maitland’s Seniors Festival returned from Monday 3 March to Sunday 16 March 2025, celebrating the contributions of older people in our community. The 2025 program featured:
- Live music performances
- Health, fitness and wellbeing activities
- Art, crafts and heritage experiences
- Digital and technology workshops
- Social and community activities
- Outdoor and nature activities
Thank you to everyone who joined us over to celebrate, connect and have fun, it has been great to see our senior community come together and get involved in our program of events.
A special thanks to the local community groups and volunteers whose support helped make this festival such a success!
Contact our Community Planning team for more information.
Seniors services
Find out information about accessing services near you via the Australian Government’s MyAgedCare portal.
There you can find out information about the types of care you can receive, assessments for care, and find care providers.