Moyne Shire Council
Mafeking
Mafeking at a glance
Population
20
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Mafeking.
Mafeking (3379) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria.
Mafeking has roughly 20 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mafeking's population at 20, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (129% family households, 57% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
20
Median age
58
Family households
129%
Lone person
57%
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
20
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mafeking.
Local schools for Mafeking
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Government School Catchment
Moyston Primary School
Willaura Primary School
Maroona Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Mafeking.
- What is the Mafeking postcode?
- Mafeking is in the 3379 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mafeking?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in Mafeking?
- There are 15 schools serving Mafeking on this page, including Moyston Primary School, Willaura Primary School, Maroona Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Mafeking?
- Mafeking is close to Watgania, Willaura North, Moyston, Willaura, Jallukur.
- What is the population of Mafeking?
- Mafeking has approximately 20 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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