Wellington · 3860
Maffra, VIC
14.3%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
NextSuburb scoreTier C
56Average
Median house
$498k
5y growth
14.3%/yr
Gross yield
2.6%
Vacancy
2.4%
Stable entry · room to scaleMedium confidence
Eight-signal breakdown
Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.
- Capital growth (5y)14.3%/yr100/100
- Population growth+7.8% (5y)78/100
- Supply tightening+5.0% YoY25/100
- Rental yield2.6%52/100
- Rental demand2.4% vacancy40/100
- Income growth+13.0% (5y)52/100
- Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline0/100
- Affordability67% under cap67/100
Why this score
Maffra scores 56/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 14.3%/yr capital growth over five years and 7.8% population growth over five years. The standout watch-out: no major construction project was found within the suburb's catchment.
Drivers
- Capital growth14.3%/yr
- Population growth+7.8% (5y)
- Budget headroom67% under cap
Risks
- No major construction project in this state
Nearest infrastructure
Suburban Rail Loop East — Glen Waverley160.3 km away
Construction · $5.0bn · completion 2035
Construction-stage projects within 10 km lift the suburb’s infrastructure score; projects more than 25 km away barely move it.
Comparable suburbs
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