suburb.guide

VIC · Mansfield Council

Mansfield, 3722

Est. population · Jun 2025

6,099

Growth (1 yr)

+1.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+11.9%

Median age

47

Median income

$1,356/wk

Employment rate

57.2%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$762,500

Languages at home

4.4%non-English

Most common: German, Mandarin, Spanish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

67.6/100
Good

Top 12% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Education hub
  • Café precinct
What Mansfield is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, National parks, Education hub, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Mansfield is a regional mid-sized suburb in Mansfield Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Melbourne. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Against similar regional towns, schools and education, plus safety stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment less decisive.

At a glance

Mansfield snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$763k

+2.0% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

6,099

+1.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

15.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#4

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

30th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

86th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

55th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
67.6/100 — Good
State standing
Top 12% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
355th in Australia
State rank
148th in VIC
Peer rank
#4 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#15 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$762,500
Median price change
+2%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

6,099(June 2025)

+1.9% annual · +11.9% over 5 years · 86th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.9%
5-year growth
+11.9%
Change in 1 year
+112
Change in 5 years
+651
Growth rank in VIC
86th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~6,850), extrapolated at +2.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
5,541
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,356
Dwelling vacancy
15%
Unoccupied private dwellings
381 of 2,547
Median monthly mortgage
$1,603
Employment rate
57.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,004 / 119 / 8 (+ 23 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
206
Against the person
38
Against property
107
Rate per 1,000 residents
33.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 146 residents
State safety percentile
30.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-11.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage23
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle13
  • B49 Other Theft24
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception18
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order19

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,018
Median ICSEA percentile
55th
School list
  • Mansfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1029 · 59th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 508 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Mansfield Autism Statewide ServicesSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1018 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 26 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Mansfield Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1065 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 219 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 993 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 134 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Mansfield Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1003 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 481 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • High St/Erril St
  • MMBL Depot/High St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

240 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

8 restaurants · 6 cafes · 3 pubs · 3 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Good local dining options — 23 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 30 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 23 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
73/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.08
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
4.15
Parks per 1,000 residents
5.41
Food & drink(23)
  • Mansfield BakeryBakery
  • Camille In The KitchenCafe
  • George & Al RoyCafe
  • Mansfield Coffee MerchantCafe

    23 Highett Street

  • TartsCafe
  • The Produce StoreCafe

    68 High Street, Mansfield

  • Witches BrewCafe
  • Caroline's House Of ChickenFast food
  • Choices TakeawayFast food
  • Culture Kebab KingFast food
  • Roundabout CafeFast food
  • SubwayFast food
  • Commercial HotelPub
  • Hotel DelatitePub
  • Mansfield HotelPub

    86 High Street, Mansfield

  • ANVILRestaurant
  • Bangkok Corner Thai RestaurantRestaurant

    Unit 4 20 Highett Street

  • Bos TaurusRestaurant
  • Campfire BistroRestaurant
  • Curry Garden @ MansfieldRestaurant
  • Mansfield Noodle HouseRestaurant
  • Mansfield PizzaRestaurant
  • The FieldsRestaurant
Shopping(6)
  • Alpine Butchery Quality MeatsButcher
  • tsgConvenience store
  • FoodworksSupermarket

    119 High Street, Mansfield

  • Harvest WholefoodsSupermarket
  • IGASupermarket

    47 High Street, Mansfield

Community(11)
  • Community centre
  • Mansfield Mens ShedCommunity centre
  • Mansfield TownCommunity centre
  • Mansfield Youth CentreCommunity centre
  • Mansfield LibraryLibrary
  • Mansfield Autism Statewide Services Mansfield CampusSchool

    81 Highett Street

  • Mansfield Primary SchoolSchool

    1 Apollo Street

  • Mansfield Secondary CollegeSchool

    15 View Street

  • Mansfield Steiner SchoolSchool

    91 Highett Street

  • St Mary's Primary SchoolSchool

    39A Malcolm Street

  • Mansfield Shire CouncilTownhall
Health & services(2)
  • Mansfield District HospitalHospital

    53 Highett St8

  • GuardianPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(37)
  • Mansfield Golf CourseGolf course
  • College ParkPark
  • Cummins ReservePark
  • Davies ReservePark
  • Lords ReservePark
  • Mansfield Botanic ParkPark
  • Mansfield Recreation ReservePark
  • Mullum Mullum WetlandsPark
  • Park (6)
  • Stewart Street ReservePark
  • Playground (5)
  • Mansfield Bowls ClubSports centre
  • Mansfield Outdoor Swimming PoolSports centre
  • Mansfield Sporting ComplexSports centre
  • Cricket NetsSports field
  • Lords OvalSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (11)
Entertainment(3)
  • Mansfield Armchair CinemaCinema
  • Peforming Arts CentreTheatre
  • Viewpoint
Transport(3)

3 bus stops

Other(84)
  • BottlemartAlcohol

    95 High Street

  • Thirsty CamelAlcohol
  • Artwork (2)
  • ATM
  • ANZBank
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • NABBank
  • Bbq (2)
  • BoutiqueBeauty salon
  • DavinesBeauty salon
  • Bench (20)
  • All Terrain CyclesBicycle
  • Bicycle Parking (5)
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Bird Hide
  • Mansfield Passenger TerminalBus Station
  • IZUZUCar
  • Car wash
  • High Country Holiday ParkCaravan Site
  • Clock
  • RB SellarsClothes
  • Mansfield SweetsConfectionery
  • Mansfield Court HouseCourthouse
  • K HubDepartment Store
  • Drinking water (4)
  • Mansfield Dry CleanersDry Cleaning
  • Evie NetworksEV charging
  • Mansfield CFAFire station
  • Fitness Station (4)
  • Edith & MayFlorist
  • Funeral Hall
  • BettaFurniture
  • Garden (3)
  • Mansfield ShireGarden
  • The Shearing ShedHairdresser
  • Yenckens HardwareHardware
  • Alzburg ResortHotel
  • Hotel DelatiteHotel
  • Former Mansfield StationInformation
  • Great Victorian Rail TrailInformation
  • Information
  • Mansfield Gravel Cycling HubInformation
  • Mansfield InformationInformation
  • Rail TrailInformation
  • LaundretteLaundry
  • Mansfield Laundry MattLaundry
  • The MallMall
  • Seasons Chibese MassageMassage
  • Mansfield Mini Golf, Coffee & DonutsMiniature Golf

    99-103 High Street

  • Mansfield MotelMotel
  • Mansfield Valley Motor InnMotel
  • Motel (2)
  • J. Martin OptometryOptometrist
  • Discount Ski & Snowboard HireOutdoor

    High Street

  • Outdoor PleasureOutdoor
  • Parking (20)
  • Parking Space (3)
  • AmpolPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (5)
  • Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
  • Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Mansfield Police StationPolice
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Post Box
  • Mansfield Post OfficePost office
  • Mansfield ShirePublic toilets
  • Public toilets
  • Recycling (3)
  • Victorian Container Deposit SchemeRecycling
  • Mansfield RSLRSL
  • Sanitary Dump Station
  • St. Vincent De PaulSecond Hand
  • Uniting Church Op ShopSecond Hand
  • Shelter (3)
  • Bindaree Retirement HomeSocial Facility
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Track
  • The Reject ShopVariety Store
  • Waste Basket (10)
  • AnyroomYes
  • Mac & MillyYes
  • Mount Buller Ski HireYes
  • Shopping WorldYes

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

13 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • College ParkPark
  • Cummins ReservePark
  • Davies ReservePark
  • Delatite Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Lords ReservePark
  • Loyola G50 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Loyola G51 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Mansfield Botanic ParkPark
  • Mansfield Recreation ReservePark
  • Mansfield Riverside ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
579
Parks (OSM)
30

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Anglican Church
  • Uniting Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Mansfield District Hospital (0.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • GuardianPharmacy
  • J. Martin OptometryOptometrist
  • Mansfield District HospitalHighett St8Hospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
118
Participants per 1,000 residents
19.3

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
28° / 11°
Rainfall
176 mm · ~22 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 7°
Rainfall
233 mm · ~29 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
12° / 2°
Rainfall
385 mm · ~48 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 6°
Rainfall
295 mm · ~37 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

167 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling and development of a domestic outbuilding
    STONELEIGH ROAD MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of the land for group accommodation
    221 MONKEY GULLY ROAD MANSFIELD 3722NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    2 GREENVALE LANE MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of outbuilding ancillary to a dwelling - retrospective
    86 LOYOLA DRIVE MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of outbuilding ancillary to a dwelling
    218 BARWITE ROAD MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Four lot subdivision
    92 HIGHTON LANE MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of outbuilding
    67 GRAVES ROAD MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Amend common boundary
    103 OLIVERS ROAD MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO AN EXISTING MEDICAL CENTRE
    38 HIGHETT STREET MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by the RA
  • Development of outbuilding ancillary to a dwelling
    45 FORD DRIVE MANSFIELD 3722Lapsed
  • Staged multi lot subdivision
    STONELEIGH ROAD MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a carport to an existing dwelling
    40 MCMILLAN POINT DRIVE MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works - eaves over common area
    UNIT 4 MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works - eaves over common area
    UNIT 3 MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and variation to carriageway easement
    350 CAMPAGNOLOS ROAD MANSFIELD 3722NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of a second dwelling and shed
    158 MALCOLM STREET MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Ten Lot Subdivision
    57 STOCK ROUTE MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Retaining wall not higher than 1.0 metres within 100 metres of a water way.
    284 RIFLE BUTTS ROAD MANSFIELD 3722Lapsed
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    128 STONELEIGH ROAD MANSFIELD 3722Lapsed
  • Use and development of a Carport and Garage
    577 HOWES CREEK ROAD MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works in a Rural Zone for an outbuilding
    712 HOWES CREEK ROADNOD issued by a delegate
  • Consent to Build within an Exclusion Zone
    17 STOCKMANS DRIVE MANSFIELD 3722In progress
  • Buildings and Works in a Rural Zone - Shed
    575 MT BULLER ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a shed
    43 CURIA STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit - Alterations and Additions to Existing Managers Residence, including One New Bedroom.
    90 LOYOLA DRIVE MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development - Group Accommodation
    1 OLD TONGA ROAD MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Alterations and Extensions to an existing dwelling
    25 PAXTONS LANEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a convenience restaurant
    2-4 STATION STREET MANSFIELD 3722Withdrawn
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    STONELEIGH ROAD MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    33 CROSBYS LANEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    128 CROSBYS LANE MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works - outbuilding
    545 MT BULLER ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    322 DEAD HORSE LANE MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works - outbuilding
    765 HOWES CREEK ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an agricultural Shed
    66 MERINDA WAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works - extension to existing supermarket, removal of easement
    47-51 HIGH STREET MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision and development of industrial shed
    265 DEAD HORSE LANEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Consolidation
    169 MONKEY GULLY ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of restaurant and a reduction in carparking
    28 HIGH STREET MANSFIELD 3722Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    234 MERINDA WAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 heritage places

  • MANSFIELD COURT HOUSENH1474
  • POLICE MEMORIALNH1538
  • POLICE STABLESNH1540

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Indi
Member of Parliament
Helen HAINES (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,774
Turnout (2025)
92.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.4 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 36.4 km away).

Coalition 55.8%Labor 44.2%

0.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +0.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • MansfieldLabor 44.5% · Coalition 55.5% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
  • TolmieLabor 45.0% · Coalition 55.0% TPP (2025)16.8 km away
  • Bonnie DoonLabor 42.1% · Coalition 57.9% TPP (2025)22.6 km away
  • EildonLabor 45.9% · Coalition 54.1% TPP (2025)27.5 km away
  • JamiesonLabor 33.9% · Coalition 66.1% TPP (2025)28.1 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Mansfield Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.