Cardross vs Mildura
The verdict
Mildura rates higher for liveability (77 vs 2). Cardross is closer to the coast (305.2 km vs 312.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cardross rates higher (60 vs 30/100 in Mildura).
Scores
CardrossMildura
| Cardross | Mildura | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 12 | 49 |
| Transport | 0 | 28 |
| Education | 37 | 41 |
| Liveability | 2 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardross | Mildura | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 847 | 34,565 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,717 | $1,295 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.5% | 25.9% |
| Born in Australia | 85.4% | 75.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cardross Moderate Growth · Mildura Moderate Growth
Property
| Cardross | Mildura | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $431K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $306K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 5.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardross | Mildura | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 354 | 842 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 472 | 538 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 1,140 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,188 | 12,342 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardross | Mildura | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 16 |
| Government | 1 | 9 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cardross · Mildura
Transport
| Cardross | Mildura | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 260 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 174.4 km | 182.0 km |
Liveability
| Cardross | Mildura | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 290 | 290 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 37 |
| Parks | 1 | 80 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 26 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 333 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 305.2 km | 312.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 465.9 km | 475.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.6 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cardross | Mildura | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 847 | 34,565 |
| Estimated 2025 | 838 | 35,182 |
| Projected 2041 | 968 | 39,503 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cardross or Mildura?
Cardross has the higher residential safety score (Cardross 60/100 vs Mildura 30/100).
Which has better schools, Cardross or Mildura?
Cardross has a higher average school ICSEA (Cardross 990 vs Mildura 953; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cardross or Mildura?
Mildura has the higher transport score (Cardross 0/100 vs Mildura 28/100).
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