Chisholm, New South Wales

Chisholm is a suburb in the City of Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. It is 23 kilometres (14 mi) north-northwest from Newcastle, and 7 kilometres (4 mi) south-east from Maitland. The traditional owners and custodians of the Maitland area are the Wonnarua people.

Chisholm
Maitland, New South Wales
Chisholm
Coordinates32.758°S 151.626°E / -32.758; 151.626
Population1,461 (2016 census)
 • Density229.32/km2 (593.94/sq mi)
Established2007
Postcode(s)2322
Area6.371 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Location
  • 23 km (14 mi) NNW of Newcastle
  • 7 km (4 mi) SE of Maitland
LGA(s)City of Maitland
RegionHunter
CountyNorthumberland
ParishAlnwick
State electorate(s)Maitland
Federal division(s)Paterson
Suburbs around Chisholm:
Tenambit Morpeth Berry Park
East Maitland Chisholm Berry Park
Metford Thornton Thornton

As at the 2016 Census, Chisholm had a population of almost 1,500. On 6 October 2011 it was announced that an additional 5,000 housing lots were to be released which estimated accommodation for an additional 15,000 residents.

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