Suburbs Maffra West Upper

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Maffra West Upper VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Maffra West Upper VIC is 73 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maffra West Upper is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Maffra West Upper is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Maffra West Upper has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Maffra West Upper has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maffra West Upper is $1,300.

There were 1 recorded offences in Maffra West Upper in 2024-24, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (1 offences).

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📍 Maffra West Upper, Victoria — 37.8725°S, 146.8252°E

Crime: Low Med High

Maffra West Upper Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Maffra West Upper Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$662/wk
$34,424 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$390/wk
$1,690 per month
👤
Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Maffra West Upper Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (38) Female 46.5% (33)

Population Density

3.2
people per km²
73 people · 22.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Maffra West Upper Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Maffra West Upper Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
66.7% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 8 dwellings

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

Maffra West Upper Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Maffra West Upper Religion

No Religion
51.6%
Catholic
31.3%
Anglican
9.4%
Not stated
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Maffra West Upper Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%

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

Maffra West Upper Employment

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Employed full-time
35.2% 19 people
⏰
Employed part-time
24.1% 13 people
🏠
Not in labour force
40.7% 22 people

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

Maffra West Upper Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.3%

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

Maffra West Upper Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
37.5%
Professionals
29.2%
Managers
20.8%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%

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

Maffra West Upper Field of Study

Engineering
52.6%
Creative Arts
26.3%
Health
21.1%

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

Maffra West Upper Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maffra West Upper Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
12.9%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
19.4%
$4,000+/wk
25.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Maffra West Upper Marital Status

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Married
51.4% 37
📋
Divorced
9.7% 7
🕊️
Widowed
6.9% 5
👤
Never married
31.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Maffra West Upper Ancestry

Australian
34.4%
English
26.0%
Irish
14.6%
Scottish
11.5%
Other
5.2%
German
5.2%
Dutch
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Maffra West Upper School & University Attendance

Pre-school
50.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Maffra West Upper Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.1% 4
✅
No need for assistance
96.9% 124

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

Maffra West Upper Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
31.0% 18
—
Not a volunteer
69.0% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Maffra West Upper Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Maffra West Upper How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Maffra West Upper Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.7%
2 vehicles
41.4%
3 vehicles
20.7%
4+ vehicles
17.2%

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

Maffra West Upper Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
22.2%
3 bedrooms
51.9%
4 bedrooms
25.9%

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

Maffra West Upper Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
22.6%
moved in the last 5 years
60.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Maffra West Upper Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
115
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Maffra West Upper Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
4
Cancer
4
Diabetes
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Maffra West Upper Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.7%
$150-$299/wk
9.5%
$400-$499/wk
9.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
31.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$3,500+/wk
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Maffra West Upper Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.9%
Couple — children under 15
30.4%
Couple — no children under 15
24.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Maffra West Upper Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
21.1% 12
—
Did not provide
78.9% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maffra West Upper Children Ever Born

No children
60.0%
3 children
40.0%

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

Maffra West Upper Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.3%
5–14 hours
44.1%
15–29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
20.3%
Did not do domestic work
6.8%

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

Maffra West Upper Household Size

2 persons
52.6%
3 persons
26.3%
4 persons
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Maffra West Upper Where Residents Moved From

Same address
66
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from VIC
3

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

Maffra West Upper Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Maffra West Upper Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Maffra West Upper Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,593/wk
Median Rent $390/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.5%

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

If you earn X in Maffra West Upper

≈ $6,903/month
Median rent $390/wk
Left after rent $1,203/wk
Rent share 24.5%

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Maffra West Upper vs State & National Average

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Berrybank
Pop: 37 Income: $866/wk Rent: $200/wk
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Pop: 37 Income: $850/wk Rent: $340/wk
Codrington (Vic.)
Pop: 37 Income: $966/wk Rent: $50/wk
Delburn
Pop: 37 Income: $916/wk Rent: $220/wk
Emu
Pop: 37 Income: $416/wk Rent: $203/wk
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Pop: 37 Income: $414/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maffra West Upper

What is the population of Maffra West Upper VIC?

The population of Maffra West Upper VIC is 73 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Maffra West Upper?

The median personal income in Maffra West Upper VIC is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,593 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Maffra West Upper?

Median rent in Maffra West Upper VIC is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 24.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Maffra West Upper?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maffra West Upper VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maffra West Upper?

The median age in Maffra West Upper VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maffra West Upper a good suburb to live in?

Maffra West Upper is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 73.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.5% 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: 21572. All dollar figures in AUD.