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Maffra, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Maffra is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,050. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,050 Population 1/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$22,612 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$22,612 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Maffra

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

Population5,050
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,612
Per Capita$22,612
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership77.7%
Housing Units2,020

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population5,050
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates-37.9713°, 146.9837°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,612
Median Age42.0 years

About Maffra

Maffra is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,050. 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.

Maffra has a population of 5,050 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,784.9 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,050
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
5,784.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Maffra vs Australia Average

The median household income in Maffra is $22,612, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,612 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $435, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 480 business establishments.

Income: Maffra vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,612
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,612
Avg Weekly Wage$435

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)480

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Maffra is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 77.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,020 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.7%
Owner-Occupied77.7%
Renter-Occupied22.3%
Housing Units2,020

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 13.5° / 26° 59.9
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 13.4° / 25° 70.9
Mar 17.5°C / 64°F 12.3° / 22.6° 56.8
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.6° 89.4
May 11.7°C / 53°F 8.1° / 15.3° 46.8
Jun 9.2°C / 49°F 6° / 12.5° 104.2
Jul 8.9°C / 48°F 5.4° / 12.3° 62.4
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13.7° 58.4
Sep 11.8°C / 53°F 7° / 16.5° 50.3
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 8.4° / 19.1° 88.4
Nov 16°C / 61°F 10.2° / 21.9° 109.0
Dec 17.7°C / 64°F 11.7° / 23.7° 67.3
Maffra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area5,784.9 sq mi (14,982.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.9713°N, 146.9837°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 78 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 81 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 109 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 80 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 113 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 111 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 84 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 104 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 69 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 113 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 109 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 81 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 114 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 141 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 61 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 101 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 109 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 103 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 81 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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Schools in Maffra

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maffra Secondary College - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
Maffra Primary School - - - -
Bundalaguah Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Maffra

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Maffra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heyfield and District Museum
Historic Gunpowder Magazine
Old train signals
Sale Historical Museum

Libraries in Maffra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sale Library0.0

Hotels in Maffra

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Farmer's Arms Hotel
Macalister Hotel

Restaurants in Maffra

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinese Chopsticks
Mr Pizza

Cafes in Maffra

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Lattitude
Jo Jo's Cafe
The Food Store

Clinics in Maffra

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gippsland Pathology

Dentists in Maffra

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maffra Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Maffra

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gippsland Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Maffra

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #9399345674
Shell
United

Banks in Maffra

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Golf Courses in Maffra

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maffra Golf Club
Newry Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Maffra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Maffra

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bairnsdale AirportBSJMedium Airport
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
RAAF Base East Sale-Medium Airport
West Sale AirportSXEMedium 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 AirportWHLSmall Airport
Yarram Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Maffra

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Maffra Post Office
Newry General Store

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maffra

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mary's

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maffra

What is the population of Maffra?

Maffra has a population of 5,050 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,784.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Maffra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,612, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

How is the job market in Maffra?

Maffra has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $435. There are 480 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Maffra?

The median home value in Maffra is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 77.7%.

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