Boisdale vs Maffra
The verdict
Maffra rates higher for liveability (47 vs 19). Maffra is closer to the coast (45.4 km vs 56.8 km).
Scores
BoisdaleMaffra
| Boisdale | Maffra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 35 |
| Transport | 0 | 17 |
| Education | 38 | 42 |
| Liveability | 19 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boisdale | Maffra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 307 | 5,384 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,468 | $1,285 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.6% | 23.7% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Boisdale Moderate Growth · Maffra Moderate Growth
Property
| Boisdale | Maffra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $401K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $329K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 17.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Boisdale | Maffra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 316 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 204 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 594 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,280 | 5,368 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boisdale | Maffra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 982 |
Transport
| Boisdale | Maffra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 17 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 17.7 km | 8.0 km |
Liveability
| Boisdale | Maffra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 56.8 km | 45.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 173.8 km | 178.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.5 km | 18.4 km |
Population & growth
| Boisdale | Maffra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 307 | 5,384 |
| Estimated 2025 | 325 | 5,696 |
| Projected 2041 | 357 | 6,266 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.42% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Boisdale or Maffra?
Maffra has a higher average school ICSEA (Boisdale 979 vs Maffra 982; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boisdale or Maffra?
Maffra has the higher transport score (Boisdale 0/100 vs Maffra 17/100).
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