Maffra at a glance
Median house
$412,500
Median unit
$205,920
Population
7,455
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Maffra.
The postcode for Maffra is 3860 (VIC).
The median house price in Maffra is $412,500.
Maffra (3860) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria. The median house here is $412,500, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Maffra has roughly 7,455 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maffra's population at 7,455, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
7,455
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$412,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$412,500
$205,920
7,455
Median age: 43
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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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 (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.67%
Based on $412,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20269.09%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
365
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
Education
Schools in Maffra.
Local schools for Maffra
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Maffra Secondary College
Maffra Primary School
Bundalaguah Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Maffra.
- What is the median house price in Maffra?
- The median house price in Maffra, VIC 3860 is $412,500. The median unit price is $205,920.
- 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 regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3860, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- 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.
- What is the population of Maffra?
- The population of Maffra is approximately 7,455 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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