Chisholm, New South Wales

Chisholm
Chisholm
Coordinates: 32°45′29″S 151°37′34″E / 32.758°S 151.626°E / -32.758; 151.626
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionHunter
CityMaitland
LGA
Location
Established2007
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
6.371 km2 (2.460 sq mi)
Population
 • Total1,461 (2016 census)
 • Density229.32/km2 (593.94/sq mi)
Postcode
2322
CountyNorthumberland
ParishAlnwick
Suburbs around Chisholm
Tenambit Morpeth Berry Park
East Maitland Chisholm Berry Park
Metford Thornton Thornton

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.

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.