Maffra NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Maffra, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Maffra NSW is 22 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maffra is $634 per week ($32,968 per year). Median rent in Maffra is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Maffra has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Maffra has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Maffra is England. The most common religion is Anglican (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maffra is $867.

There were 1 recorded offences in Maffra in 2023-24, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Maffra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Maffra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$634/wk
$32,968 per year
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Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Maffra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 64.3% (18) Female 35.7% (10)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
22 people · 76.4 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Maffra Age Distribution

50-54
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Maffra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 11 dwellings

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

Maffra Country of Birth

Australia
78.6%
England
21.4%

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

Maffra Religion

Anglican
47.6%
No Religion
38.1%
Not stated
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Maffra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.4%

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

Maffra Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 11 people

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

Maffra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Maffra Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Maffra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maffra Weekly Household Income

$3,000-$3,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Maffra Marital Status

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Married
28.0% 7
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Divorced
24.0% 6
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Never married
48.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Maffra Ancestry

English
31.3%
Australian
21.9%
Scottish
18.8%
German
15.6%
Irish
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Maffra Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 37

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

Maffra Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Maffra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Maffra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Maffra Car Ownership

1 vehicle
70.0%
2 vehicles
30.0%

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

Maffra Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Maffra Population Mobility

13.6%
moved in the last year
12.0%
moved in the last 5 years
38.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Maffra Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
34
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Maffra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
44.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Maffra Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.3%
One parent — no children under 15
26.7%
Couple — no children
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Maffra Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maffra Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Maffra When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

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

Maffra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.4%
5–14 hours
17.4%
15–29 hours
26.1%
30+ hours
26.1%

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

Maffra Household Size

1 person
56.3%
2 persons
25.0%
4 persons
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Maffra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
19
Moved from NSW
3

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

Maffra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Maffra Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,749/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.0%

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

If you earn X in Maffra

≈ $7,579/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,399/wk
Rent share 20.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Maffra vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maffra

What is the population of Maffra NSW?

The population of Maffra NSW is 22 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Maffra?

The median personal income in Maffra NSW is $634 per week, or $32,968 per year.The median household income is $1,749 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Maffra?

Median rent in Maffra NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Maffra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maffra NSW is $867. 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 NSW is 52 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 New South Wales with a population of 22.The median income is $634/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12449. All dollar figures in AUD.