Maffra, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Maffra VIC is 5,384 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maffra is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Maffra is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Maffra has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Maffra has a population density of 68 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Maffra is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maffra is $1,300.

There were 537 recorded offences in Maffra in 2025-25, a rate of 100 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (192 offences).

Population
5,384
Census 2021
Median income
$669/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$250/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Maffra vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Maffra is $669 a week, 13% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 948th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $66 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.5% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMaffraTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$669/wk$767/wk −13%$766/wk
Household income$1,285/wk$1,687/wk −24%$1,637/wk
Rent$250/wk$316/wk −21%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,723/mo −25%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.5%19.1% +0.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Maffra, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Maffra Population

5,384 residents at the 2021 Census.

Maffra Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$669/wk
$34,788 per year
Ranked 6,006 of 14,663
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
Ranked 6,115 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Maffra Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,285/wk
Median rent $250/wk
Rent to income 19.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Maffra against your income

About $5,568 a month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,035/wk
Rent share 19.5%

Maffra Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
982
avg ICSEA score
955
total students
St Mary's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 176 students
1026
ICSEA
Maffra Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 230 students
979
ICSEA
Maffra Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 549 students
942
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Maffra, with a map

Maffra Map

Maffra, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Maffra, Victoria: 37.9639°S, 146.9969°E

Maffra Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Maffra

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (2,611) Female 51.5% (2,773)

Population Density

68
people per km²
5,384 people · 78.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,737
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.1%
New Zealand
0.9%
Philippines
0.9%
Netherlands
0.7%
India
0.5%
Germany
0.4%
Scotland
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino
0.4%
Tagalog
0.3%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.3%
Punjabi
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
German
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
44.9%
English
43.6%
Irish
12.3%
Scottish
11.4%
German
3.5%
Dutch
3.0%
Italian
1.8%
Australian Aboriginal
1.7%
Filipino
0.7%
Polish
0.7%
Chinese
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.5%
Catholic
19.5%
Anglican
15.2%
Not stated
6.8%
Uniting Church
5.3%
Christian (other)
1.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Baptist
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.0% 2,085
Separated
3.9% 168
Divorced
9.8% 426
Widowed
6.8% 296
Never married
31.5% 1,366

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.5%
Couple: no children
32.7%
Couple: no children under 15
12.8%
One parent: children under 15
9.2%
One parent: no children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.7%
2 persons
38.2%
3 persons
10.9%
4 persons
11.4%
5 persons
6.6%
6+ persons
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Maffra

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,130 occupied private dwellings in Maffra at the 2021 Census, 21.5% were rented, 39.6% owned outright and 35.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 36 dwellings
Owned outright
39.6% 843 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.4% 754 dwellings
Rented
21.5% 459 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 34 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.3%
2 bedrooms
15.7%
3 bedrooms
50.4%
4 bedrooms
25.8%
5 bedrooms
4.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.6%
$300-$449/mo
4.8%
$450-$599/mo
3.1%
$600-$799/mo
8.0%
$800-$999/mo
12.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
10.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.4%
1 vehicle
33.8%
2 vehicles
38.2%
3 vehicles
16.3%
4+ vehicles
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Maffra

Employment

Employed full-time
32.9% 1,284 people
Employed part-time
20.9% 813 people
Unemployed
2.5% 96 people
Not in labour force
43.8% 1,706 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
23.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.1%
Community & Personal Service
14.5%
Managers
10.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.8%
Labourers
7.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.3%
Sales Workers
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
2.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
9.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.6%
Did not go to work
14.5%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Walked only
3.3%
Truck
0.8%
Other
0.8%
Bicycle
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.1%
Bachelor Degree
19.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%
Postgraduate Degree
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
20.6%
Health
14.6%
Management & Commerce
12.7%
Society & Culture
12.4%
Education
10.9%
Architecture & Building
9.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.6%
Agriculture & Environment
5.7%
Creative Arts
2.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%
Information Technology
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.6%
Secondary: Government
20.6%
Pre-school
11.0%
Primary: Catholic
10.7%
Secondary: Catholic
9.6%
Vocational Education
9.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.1%
Has need for assistance
7.5%
Need for assistance not stated
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
551
Asthma
222
Arthritis
207
Heart disease
198
Lung condition
161
Diabetes
160
Cancer
98
Stroke
85
Kidney disease
78
Dementia
17

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 584
Did not provide
85.7% 3,501

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.0% 856
Not a volunteer
79.0% 3,228

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 8
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 7
Previously served
3.0% 122
Never served
96.7% 3,963

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.2%
1 child
8.8%
2 children
29.4%
3 children
24.8%
4 children
10.6%
5+ children
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
18
1951: 1960
57
1961: 1970
66
1971: 1980
46
1981: 1990
42
1991: 2000
23
2001: 2010
33
2011: 2015
62
2016
23
2017
16
2018
12
2019
15
2020
17
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.2%
moved in the last year
36.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,391
Moved: same area (SA2)
303
Moved from VIC
264
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from NSW
7
Moved from SA
4
Moved from WA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.8%
5: 14 hours
28.2%
15: 29 hours
14.7%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
25.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.3%
Step family: no other children
7.0%
Blended family: no other children
4.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Maffra Crime Statistics

537 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
192
Assault
110
Theft
89
Break & Enter
53
Property Damage
47
Drug Offences
17
Weapons
10
Fraud
9
Public Order
8
Traffic
1
Other
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk $5/wk less rent
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Income: $749/wk Rent: $245/wk $5/wk less rent

Suburbs near Maffra

The closest suburb to Maffra is Stratford (Vic.), 10.7 km away.

Stratford (Vic.)
10.7 km away · income $719/wk · rent $290/wk
Tinamba
10.8 km away · income $716/wk · rent $237/wk
Wurruk
16.6 km away · income $749/wk · rent $250/wk
Sale
17.4 km away · income $701/wk · rent $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maffra

What is the population of Maffra VIC?

The population of Maffra VIC is 5,384 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 68 people per km². Maffra is ranked #1,464 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Maffra?

The median personal income in Maffra VIC is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year. The median household income is $1,285 per week. Family income is $1,737 per week. Maffra is ranked #6,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Maffra?

Median rent in Maffra VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Maffra ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Maffra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maffra VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maffra?

The median age in Maffra VIC is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maffra a good suburb to live in?

Maffra is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 5,384. The median income is $669/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21571. All dollar figures in AUD.