Mildura vs Nichols Point
The verdict
Mildura is more affordable, with a median house price of $431K versus $550K in Nichols Point. Mildura rates higher for liveability (77 vs 5). Mildura is closer to the coast (312.0 km vs 318.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Nichols Point rates higher (76 vs 30/100 in Mildura).
Scores
| Mildura | Nichols Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 15 |
| Transport | 28 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 43 |
| Liveability | 77 | 5 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mildura | Nichols Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,565 | 1,723 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,295 | $2,087 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.9% | 29.2% |
| Born in Australia | 75.2% | 88.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Mildura Moderate Growth · Nichols Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Mildura | Nichols Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $431K | $550K |
| Median unit price | $306K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 5.0% | -10.7% |
| 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
| Mildura | Nichols Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 30 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 842 | 290 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 538 | 290 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,140 | 290 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,342 | 3,250 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mildura | Nichols Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 16 | 1 |
| Government | 9 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 1,000 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mildura · Nichols Point
Transport
| Mildura | Nichols Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 260 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 182.0 km | 175.8 km |
Liveability
| Mildura | Nichols Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 290 | 290 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 37 | 0 |
| Parks | 80 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 26 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 333 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 312.0 km | 318.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 475.2 km | 470.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mildura | Nichols Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 34,565 | 1,723 |
| Estimated 2025 | 35,182 | 1,813 |
| Projected 2041 | 39,503 | 1,969 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 1.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mildura or Nichols Point?
Nichols Point has the higher residential safety score (Mildura 30/100 vs Nichols Point 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Mildura or Nichols Point?
Mildura is more affordable, with a median house price of $431K versus $550K.
Which has better schools, Mildura or Nichols Point?
Nichols Point has a higher average school ICSEA (Mildura 953 vs Nichols Point 1000; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mildura or Nichols Point?
Mildura has the higher transport score (Mildura 28/100 vs Nichols Point 0/100).
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