Reefton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,951
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Reefton.
The postcode for Reefton is 3799 (VIC).
Reefton (3799) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria.
Reefton has roughly 5,951 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Reefton 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Reefton's population at 5,951, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
5,951
Median age
46
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,951
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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
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 Reefton.
Local schools for Reefton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Warburton Primary School
Marysville Primary School
Millwarra Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Reefton.
- What is the Reefton postcode?
- Reefton is in the 3799 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Reefton?
- Reefton is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3799, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Reefton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Reefton?
- There are 20 schools serving Reefton on this page, including Warburton Primary School, Marysville Primary School, Millwarra Primary School.
- How walkable is Reefton?
- Reefton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Reefton?
- Reefton is close to Mcmahons Creek, East Warburton, Big Pats Creek, Cambarville, Warburton.
- What is the population of Reefton?
- The population of Reefton is approximately 5,951 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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