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| Locality | Maffra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.54222 |
| Longitude | 148.9641 |
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 76.4 km² |
| Elevation | 872 m |
| Postcode | 2630 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 360 km southwest |
Maffra is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 29. The locality covers an area of 76.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 872 m above sea level. It lies approximately 360 km southwest of Sydney. Maffra is located at 36.5422°S, 148.9641°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2630. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Maffra rests in a broad, fertile valley, where the land gently slopes towards the winding Macalister River. It lies 191.2 km east-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 105°T), and is situated 21.4 km south-south-east of Berridale. Eucalyptus trees, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, punctuate the emerald pastures, their leaves catching the light in a thousand tiny glints. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and growing things, a constant reminder of the rich soil that defines this place. Distant hills, cloaked in a soft, hazy blue, form a protective embrace around Maffra, their summits often softened by a veil of cloud, especially as the day begins to cool. The rhythm of the place is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a steady pulse felt in the quiet mornings and the long, lingering twilights.
The story of Maffra is inextricably linked to the bounty of the land, a history shaped by the fertile plains and the reliable flow of the Macalister. Dairy farming has long been the backbone of its economy, the rich milk contributing to the reputation of the region's butter and cheese. This agricultural heritage is a visible thread, woven into the landscape through neat paddocks and the occasional glimpse of a herd. For generations, farmers and graziers have worked this country, their efforts reflected in the well-tended fields and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the surrounding countryside. The proximity to the Gippsland Lakes and the broader Snowy Monaro region also draws travellers, seeking the natural beauty and the quiet charm that Maffra offers as a gateway to further exploration.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Maffra, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Maffra, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Maffra includes the postcode (2630), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Maffra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |