Maffra West Upper at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
73
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Maffra West Upper.
The postcode for Maffra West Upper is 3859 (VIC).
Maffra West Upper (3859) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Maffra West Upper has roughly 73 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Maffra West Upper 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, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maffra West Upper's population at 73, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (104% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
73
Median age
49
Family households
104%
Lone person
–
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
73
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Maffra West Upper.
Local schools for Maffra West Upper
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Government School Catchment
Heyfield Primary School
Boisdale Consolidated School
Maffra Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Maffra West Upper.
- What is the Maffra West Upper postcode?
- Maffra West Upper is in the 3859 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Maffra West Upper?
- Maffra West Upper is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3859, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maffra West Upper?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Maffra West Upper?
- There are 7 schools serving Maffra West Upper on this page, including St Michael's School, Heyfield Primary School, Boisdale Consolidated School.
- How walkable is Maffra West Upper?
- Maffra West Upper has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Maffra West Upper?
- Maffra West Upper is close to Coongulla, Tinamba West, Glenmaggie, Newry, Heyfield.
- What is the population of Maffra West Upper?
- The population of Maffra West Upper is approximately 73 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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