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Cardross

VIC 3496 · Mildura

847 (2021) → 838 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

12
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

847
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
60
Safety score
0
Transport score

Cardross is a moderate growth suburb in Mildura, VIC 3496, about 466km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Cardross are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 305km inland. Cardross has an overall score of 12/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 60/100.

465.9 km
To Melbourne CBD
305.2 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
174.4 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

847
Population
39
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,717
vs NSW median-7.2%
Median taxable income (individual)$50,317/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -16%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3496 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher19.5%
Born in Australia85.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse273 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: Thailand (1.42%), Turkey (1.18%), South Africa (0.83%), Malaysia (0.71%), India (0.59%)

Top languages: Turkish (1.53%), Thai (1.42%), Mandarin (1.06%), Italian (0.94%), Afrikaans (0.59%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

60
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

3
Break & enter dwelling354/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
4
Motor vehicle theft472/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
—
RobberyNot reported
3
Non-domestic assault354/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 27 (all categories, latest year)3,188 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

32

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

11
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 975 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Cardross Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Koorlong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 983
  • Red Cliffs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 958
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.8kmICSEA 985
  • Red Cliffs Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 906
  • Mildura Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.9kmICSEA 1018
  • Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne - SunnycliffsCombined · Independent · 6.9km
  • Red Cliffs East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 944
  • Irymple South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 999
  • Irymple Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 1003
  • Irymple Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 959
  • Henderson CollegeCombined · Independent · 9.9kmICSEA 981

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationSwan Hill Railway (174.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.1% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
15.3%
Retail Trade
11.1%
Health Care & Social Assistance
10.3%
Construction
9.2%
Manufacturing
8.7%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

32.5°C
Summer max
16.0°C
Winter max
290mm
Rainfall/yr
8.3h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
1212 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
22 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
11 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

4Public toilets
6Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (83/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMildura Base Public Hospital (13.6 km)
Nearest vet10.8 km
Nearest airportMildura (9.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

3

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
1
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

33

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

1
Parks
2
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

67

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.18

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
1
Aged care homes
75
Residential places
1
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

5
Christian
Total places of worship5

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate-0.27%
Projected population 2041968
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Mildura

Irymple$498K19transportKoorlongData not available0transportMildura$458K28transportCabaritaData not available23transportBirdwoodtonData not available20transportRed Cliffs$400K14transport

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Frequently asked questions about Cardross

Is Cardross safe?

Cardross has a residential safety score of 60/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,188 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Cardross from Melbourne CBD?

Cardross is about 465.9 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Cardross?

Cardross has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 974 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Cardross?

Cardross has a transport score of 0/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.