Estate Highlights
Location- Approx. 22 km from Newcastle CBD and 7 km from Maitland.
- Around 30–40 minutes to Newcastle and under two hours to Sydney.
Estate Overview- 8.33 hectares with 85 house lots over three stages.
- Lot sizes range from 450 m² to 800 m².
Education- Nearby schools include St Bede’s Catholic College, St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Thornton Public School, Aspect Hunter School, Metford Public School, and Hunter River Community School.
Shopping & Amenities- Close to Thornton Shopping Centre and Stockland Green Hills retail precinct.
- Planned Chisholm Plaza with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, tavern, medical, childcare, gym, and swim school.
Healthcare & Employment- Maitland Hospital nearby providing services and jobs.
- Additional employment hubs within easy reach, including the Williamtown area.
Transport- Nearby train stations: Metford, Thornton, and East Maitland.
- Local bus services connecting to Maitland and Newcastle.
Lifestyle & Recreation- Surrounded by parks, reserves, and waterways suitable for outdoor activities.
Market & Growth Potential- Strong housing demand in Chisholm and Maitland region.
- Planned expansion of up to 5,000 additional housing lots in the suburb to accommodate significant population growth.
McFarlanes Rise offers a well-positioned, mid-sized estate with solid foundations for growth. Its proximity to Newcastle and Maitland, combined with planned retail and health infrastructure, strong schooling options, and emerging transport links, make it a compelling opportunity in a surging market.