Reefton, VIC 3799 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Reefton is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3799, home to 102 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Yarra Ranges local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 76 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Population102
Median age40
Area175 km²
To CBD76 km
LGAYarra Ranges

Demographics

Population
102
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$850 /week
Median personal income
$537 /week
Median family income
$1,416 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Yarra Ranges
Statistical region (SA4)
Hume
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Casey
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median monthly mortgage
$1,100

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 pub or bar
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 8 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 648 mm
  • Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 75.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 11 resolvable premises in Reefton. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 538 across postcode 3799 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 366 property offences, 104 violent offences, 13 public order offences.
  • Wider Yarra Ranges LGA: 5,164 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Reefton?

Reefton (VIC 3799) had 102 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Yarra Ranges local government area.

What NBN technology is available in Reefton?

Reefton is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Reefton?

Across postcode 3799, 538 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (366), violent (104), public order (13). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Reefton?

In Reefton, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (75.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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