Riverslea at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
165
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Riverslea.
The postcode for Riverslea is 3860 (VIC).
Riverslea (3860) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Riverslea has roughly 165 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Riverslea 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Riverslea's population at 165, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
165
Median age
39
Family households
84%
Lone person
18%
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)
$110/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
165
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
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Education
Schools in Riverslea.
Local schools for Riverslea
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Government School Catchment
Maffra Primary School
Maffra Secondary College
Bundalaguah Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Riverslea.
- What is the Riverslea postcode?
- Riverslea is in the 3860 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Riverslea?
- Riverslea is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3860, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Riverslea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $110.
- What schools are in Riverslea?
- There are 5 schools serving Riverslea on this page, including St Mary's School, Maffra Primary School, Maffra Secondary College.
- How walkable is Riverslea?
- Riverslea has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Riverslea?
- Riverslea is close to Tinamba, Mewburn Park, Maffra, Bundalaguah, Fulham.
- What is the population of Riverslea?
- The population of Riverslea is approximately 165 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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