Maffra
VIC 3860 · Wellington
5,384 (2021) → 5,696 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Maffra is a moderate growth suburb in Wellington, VIC 3860, about 179km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $401K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 17/100, and is about 45km inland. Maffra has an overall score of 35/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.12%), New Zealand (0.87%), Philippines (0.87%), Netherlands (0.65%), India (0.46%)
Top languages: Filipino (0.35%), Tagalog (0.33%), Punjabi (0.24%), Mandarin (0.19%), German (0.19%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 985 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1031
- Maffra Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 969
- Maffra Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 947
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bundalaguah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 963
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.6kmICSEA 1020
- Stratford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 990
- Boisdale Consolidated SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 977
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Maffra
Is Maffra safe?
Maffra has a residential safety score of 67/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,368 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Maffra?
In Maffra, the .
How far is Maffra from Melbourne CBD?
Maffra is about 178.7 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Maffra?
Maffra has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 982 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Maffra?
Maffra has a transport score of 17/100 and 16 bus stops.