Average rent in Maffra, VIC — 2026

Maffra is part of the Wellington council area and sits 168km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 14,756 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $250/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 16% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,756

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Melbourne
168 km
Households renting
16%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
8%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Wellington

Renting in Maffra

Maffra comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $250/week, around 31% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 79% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 16% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (95%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 14,756, median age 43, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 8% of residents were born overseas. At 168km from Melbourne, Maffra typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Maffra?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Maffra, VIC was $250. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Maffra rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Maffra sat at $250 — 31% below the state average. The suburb is 168km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (95% separate houses, 4% flats here).
Which suburbs near Maffra have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Maffra's $250/week (ABS 2021) include Horsham, Rutherglen, Red Cliffs. Norlane, Colac, Chiltern - Indigo Valley sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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