Maffra, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Maffra is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,384. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Maffra
Maffra is a town in Victoria, Australia, 220 kilometres (140 mi) east of Melbourne. It is in the Shire of Wellington local government area and it is the second most populous city of the Shire. It relies mainly on dairy farming and other agriculture, and was the site of one of Murray Goulburn Co-operative's eight processing plants in Victoria. Maffra is a detour off the Princes Highway and is near Sale, Stratford, Newry, Tinamba, Heyfield and Rosedale. At the 2016 census, Maffra had a population of 4,316.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,384 |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.9713°, 146.9837° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.8 inches (731 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Maffra
Maffra is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,384. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Climate in Maffra
Maffra has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 864 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9713°S, 146.9837°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in |
Maffra has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Maffra
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maffra Secondary College | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maffra Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bundalaguah Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Maffra
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Maffra
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heyfield and District Museum | ||||
| Historic Gunpowder Magazine | ||||
| Old train signals | ||||
| Sale Historical Museum |
Libraries in Maffra
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Maffra
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Maffra
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Maffra
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Maffra
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Maffra
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Maffra
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Maffra
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Maffra
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Maffra
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Maffra
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Maffra
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bairnsdale Airport | BSJ | Medium Airport |
| Latrobe Valley Airport | TGN | Medium Airport |
| RAAF Base East Sale | - | Medium Airport |
| West Sale Airport | SXE | Medium Airport |
| Clydebank private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gleneagles Park Station | - | Small Airport |
| JDandBoo | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla) | - | Small Airport |
| Newry Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Snowy Range Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stratford | - | Small Airport |
| Welshpool Airport | WHL | Small Airport |
| Yarram Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Maffra
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Maffra Post Office | |
| Newry General Store |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maffra
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Mary's |
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UFO Sightings Near Maffra
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Maffra.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maffra (australia) | 2012 | Large bright orange light |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Maffra
What is the population of Maffra?
Maffra has a population of 5,384 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Maffra?
Maffra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.
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