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Mansfield

VIC 3722 · Mansfield

5,541 (2021)5,997 est. (2025) · High Growth

34
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,541
Population
$708K
Median house (2024)
100
Safety score
3
Transport score

Mansfield is a high growth suburb in Mansfield, VIC 3722, about 130km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $708K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 3/100, and is about 133km inland. Mansfield has an overall score of 34/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

129.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
132.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
56.7 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

5,541
Population
47
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,356
vs NSW median-26.7%
Median taxable income (individual)$49,784/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -16%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3722 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher28.4%
Born in Australia83.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,004 / 8 / 119

Top countries of birth: England (3.23%), New Zealand (1.1%), Germany (0.85%), Scotland (0.4%), Netherlands (0.32%)

Top languages: German (0.85%), Mandarin (0.45%), Urdu (0.31%), Punjabi (0.27%), French (0.25%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$708K-13.0%
Median house (2024)
$503K+13.5%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

4
Break & enter dwelling72/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
3
Motor vehicle theft54/100k
9
Domestic assault162/100k
RobberyNot reported
8
Non-domestic assault144/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 138 (all categories, latest year)2,491 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

40

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

5
Within 10km6 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1024 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Mansfield Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1065
  • Mansfield Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1029
  • Mansfield Autism Statewide ServicesCombined · IndependentICSEA 1018
  • Mansfield Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1003
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 993
  • Mansfield Autism Statewide Services - Mansfield Farm CampusCombined · Independent

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

3
2Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationViolet Town Railway (56.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.4% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Construction
12.0%
Accommodation & Food Services
11.5%
Retail Trade
10.4%
Education & Training
10.1%
Health Care & Social Assistance
9.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

31.0°C
Summer max
13.0°C
Winter max
660mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

33 in suburbSupermarkets
1414 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2424 in suburbParks
55 in suburbPlaygrounds
1212 in suburbPools
44 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
44 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
2424 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

7Public toilets
1Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (85/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBenalla and District Memorial Hospital (56.2 km)
Nearest vet56.5 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (128.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

27

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

4
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
24
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

56

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

24
Parks
0
Nature reserves
32
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

35

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

83

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

8
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.80

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

65

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

3
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.08

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
2
Aged care homes
72
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (2 rated homes)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

2
Christian2 in suburb
Total within 3km2
In this suburb2

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.00%
Projected population 20417,344
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Mansfield

Is Mansfield safe?

Mansfield has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,491 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mansfield?

In Mansfield, the .

How far is Mansfield from Melbourne CBD?

Mansfield is about 129.5 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Mansfield?

Mansfield has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1022 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mansfield?

Mansfield has a transport score of 3/100 and 2 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.