Mayreef at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
563
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Mayreef.
The postcode for Mayreef is 3559 (VIC).
Mayreef (3559) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria.
Mayreef has roughly 563 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mayreef 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mayreef's population at 563, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
563
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
563
Median age: 51
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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 Mayreef.
Local schools for Mayreef
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Government School Catchment
Goornong Primary School
Elmore Primary School
Huntly Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mayreef.
- What is the Mayreef postcode?
- Mayreef is in the 3559 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- Where is Mayreef?
- Mayreef is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3559, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in Mayreef?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Mayreef?
- There are 20 schools serving Mayreef on this page, including Goornong Primary School, Elmore Primary School, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary.
- How walkable is Mayreef?
- Mayreef has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mayreef?
- Mayreef is close to Avonmore, Kamarooka, Bagshot North, Elmore, Hunter.
- What is the population of Mayreef?
- The population of Mayreef is approximately 563 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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