Suburbs Mafeking

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Mafeking VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mafeking, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mafeking VIC is 20 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mafeking is $820 per week ($42,640 per year). Mafeking has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Mafeking has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mafeking is $650.

There were 11 recorded offences in Mafeking in 2025-25, a rate of 550 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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📍 Mafeking, Victoria — 37.3829°S, 142.5518°E

Crime: Low Med High

Mafeking Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mafeking Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$820/wk
$42,640 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Mafeking Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (7) Female 50.0% (7)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
20 people · 235.1 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Mafeking Age Distribution

50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mafeking Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mafeking Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Mafeking Religion

No Religion
60.0%
Catholic
20.0%
Not stated
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mafeking Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Mafeking Employment

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Employed full-time
13.6% 3 people
⏰
Employed part-time
40.9% 9 people
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Not in labour force
45.5% 10 people

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

Mafeking Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
66.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%

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

Mafeking Occupation

Community & Personal Service
50.0%
Labourers
50.0%

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

Mafeking Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Mafeking Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mafeking Marital Status

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Married
63.6% 7
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Never married
36.4% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mafeking Ancestry

Australian
41.7%
English
16.7%
Irish
16.7%
Scottish
12.5%
Other
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mafeking Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
12.5% 4
✅
No need for assistance
87.5% 28

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

Mafeking Volunteering

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Volunteer
56.3% 9
—
Not a volunteer
43.8% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mafeking How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Mafeking Car Ownership

1 vehicle
57.1%
4+ vehicles
42.9%

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

Mafeking Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Mafeking Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
47.4%
moved in the last 5 years
76.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mafeking Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
36
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mafeking Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
23.1%
$800-$999/wk
46.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mafeking Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
64.3%
Couple — no children
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mafeking Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
29.4% 5
—
Did not provide
70.6% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mafeking Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
40.9%
15–29 hours
22.7%
30+ hours
13.6%
Did not do domestic work
22.7%

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

Mafeking Household Size

1 person
44.4%
2 persons
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mafeking Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mafeking Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 11 total

Theft
7
Assault
2
Property Damage
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Mafeking Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Mafeking

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,625/wk
Rent share —

Mafeking vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Cundare North
Pop: 10 Income: $762/wk Rent: $270/wk
Bael Bael
Pop: 10 Income: $900/wk
Barunah Plains
Pop: 10 Income: $1,624/wk
Cabbage Tree
Pop: 10 Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk
Callignee South
Pop: 10 Income: $649/wk Rent: $145/wk
Corack East
Pop: 10 Income: $725/wk

Compare Mafeking

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mafeking

What is the population of Mafeking VIC?

The population of Mafeking VIC is 20 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Mafeking?

The median personal income in Mafeking VIC is $820 per week, or $42,640 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Mafeking?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mafeking VIC is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mafeking?

The median age in Mafeking VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mafeking a good suburb to live in?

Mafeking is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 20.The median income is $820/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 21570. All dollar figures in AUD.