Maffra, VIC 3860
Wellington Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3860
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Median house price
$412,500
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Maffra at a glance
- Median unit
- $205,920
- Weekly rent
- $450
- Houses · units $360
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Rent: Victorian rental report, September 2025
House prices in Maffra
Houses change hands at $412,500 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 50% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $83,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Maffra on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of September 2025· Victorian rental report
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What to know about Maffra
Maffra (3860) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria. The median house here is $412,500, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 27°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 558 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Schools in Maffra
Location
Demographics
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.67% (median rent $450/wk against a $412,500 price tag). Units yield 9.09% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
- Gross yield, housesSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 5.67%
- On the $412,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 9.09%
- On the $205,920 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
337 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 558 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 4.1°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Maffra
- What is the median house price in Maffra?
- The median house price in Maffra, VIC 3860 is $412,500 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $205,920.
- How much is my house worth in Maffra?
- A useful starting point is the Maffra median house price of $412,500 (units $205,920). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Maffra a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Maffra is 5.7%: the median weekly house rent is $450 (Victorian rental report, September 2025) against the median house price of $412,500 (Land Victoria, the latest published quarter, updated May 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Maffra: the Land Victoria figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Maffra is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Maffra postcode?
- Maffra is in the 3860 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Maffra?
- Maffra is a suburb in the Wellington Shire Council area, VIC 3860.
- What is the average rent in Maffra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Maffra?
- There are 7 schools serving Maffra on this page, including Maffra Secondary College, Maffra Primary School, St Mary's School.
- What suburbs are near Maffra?
- Maffra is close to Mewburn Park, Riverslea, Tinamba, Llowalong, Bundalaguah.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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