Maffra VIC

Postcode 3860 · Wellington LGA

Maffra is a mid-sized suburb in Victoria within the Wellington local government area (postcode 3860). With a population of 5,384, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $67K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Maffra is $435,000, having increased 2.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Maffra is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 982, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 16 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Wellington LGA is higher than average at 12,111 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Maffra offers a gross rental yield of 4.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($435K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +2.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$435K/$875K Below Median
Affordability6.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+2.4% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$49,906
Mean Income$59,030
Earners9,501
YoY Change+3.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education2/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$435K
2.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
5,384
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,285
Personal Income /wk$669
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Wellington LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)12,111
Total Incidents5,680
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops16
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA982
Total Students955
Government2
Catholic1
Maffra Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 942
Maffra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 979
St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1026
HOSPITALS (1)
Central Gippsland Health Service [Maffra]public
Data: 2024