Gillieston Heights

Gillieston Heights is a suburb of the City of Maitland local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia, approximately 5.1 km (3.2 mi) from the Maitland CBD. Prior to 1967, the village was named East Greta however this was changed to honour former Maitland mayor and member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly John Gillies following a poll of residents. At the 2021 census, Gillieston Heights had a population of 4,796.

Gillieston Heights
Maitland, New South Wales
Aerial photo of Gillieston Heights.]]
Gillieston Heights
Coordinates32°45′54″S 151°32′4″E
Population4,796 (2021 census)
 • Density347.5/km2 (900/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2321
Area13.8 km2 (5.3 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10)
 • Summer (DST)AEDT (UTC+11)
Location
  • 156 km (97 mi) N of Sydney
  • 36.5 km (23 mi) WNW of Newcastle
  • 5.1 km (3 mi) S of Maitland
LGA(s)City of Maitland
RegionHunter
CountyNorthumberland
ParishHeddon
State electorate(s)Maitland
Federal division(s)Hunter
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