MaudeVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3331 · Golden Plains
Daily life in Maude is characterized by a strong sense of community and rural living. The majority of residents drive to work, with 60.2% using a car, while 23.9% work from home, slightly below the Victorian average. The suburb is predominantly residential, with 100% of housing being separate houses, and a high level of home ownership, with 57.4% of properties owned with a mortgage.
The read
What living here is actually like
Maude, VIC is a small rural community with a total population of 214 people. The median age in Maude is 42, which is slightly higher than the Victorian average of 38. The suburb has a balanced gender distribution with 50.9% male and 49.1% female residents. Families are a significant part of the community, with 52.5% of households being couples with children and 37.7% being couples without children. The average household size is 3.3 people, indicating larger family units compared to the state average.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Maude · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Families | 85 |
| Retirees | 75 |
| Professionals | 70 |
| First home buyers | 60 |
| Investors | 55 |
Why families score highest
The signals doing the work
- High percentage of family households - 93.8%
- Above average household income supports family living
- Predominantly owner-occupied housing
- Large average household size of 3.3 people
Against the state
How Maude differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 23.9% |
| Drove a car | 60.2% |
| Car passenger | 6.2% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High home ownership - 57.4% owned with mortgage
- Above average household income - $2,214 weekly (vs VIC $1,759)
- Low unemployment rate - 3.4% (vs VIC 5.0%)
- Predominantly English-speaking - 92.9% speak only English at home
- Strong family presence - 93.8% family households
Things to be aware of
- Limited diversity with 80.6% born in Australia
- Higher median age may not appeal to younger demographics
- Limited public transport options
- Higher median weekly rent of $480
- Lower percentage of residents with bachelor's degrees - 19.8% (vs VIC 29.2%)
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.