Madalya at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Madalya.
The postcode for Madalya is 3971 (VIC).
Madalya (3971) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Madalya has roughly 21 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Madalya scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Madalya's population at 21, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
21
Median age
59
Family households
21%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$201/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
21
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
0
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Madalya.
Local schools for Madalya
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Government School Catchment
Yarram Primary School
Yarram Secondary College
Welshpool and District Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Madalya.
- What is the Madalya postcode?
- Madalya is in the 3971 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Madalya?
- Madalya is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3971, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Madalya?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $201.
- What schools are in Madalya?
- There are 6 schools serving Madalya on this page, including St Mary's School, Yarram Primary School, Yarram Secondary College.
- How walkable is Madalya?
- Madalya has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Madalya?
- Madalya is close to Hiawatha, Staceys Bridge, Jack River, Tarra Valley, Balook.
- What is the population of Madalya?
- The population of Madalya is approximately 21 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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