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Mildura

VIC 3500 · Mildura

34,565 (2021) → 35,182 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

49
Overall score

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

34,565
Population
$431K
Median house (2024)
30
Safety score
28
Transport score

Mildura is a moderate growth suburb in Mildura, VIC 3500, about 475km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $431K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 16 schools, a transport score of 28/100, and is about 312km inland. Mildura has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 30/100.

475.2 km
To Melbourne CBD
312.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
182.0 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

34,565
Population
39
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,295
vs NSW median-30.0%
Median taxable income (individual)$50,017/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -16%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3500 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher25.9%
Born in Australia75.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse10,751 / 949 / 1,447

Top countries of birth: Malaysia (2.55%), India (1.5%), England (1.3%), Italy (0.98%), Vietnam (0.92%)

Top languages: Mandarin (2.31%), Italian (1.44%), Vietnamese (1.08%), Turkish (1.06%), Punjabi (0.93%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$431K+5.0%
Median house (2024)
$306K-0.3%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

30
Residential

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

291
Break & enter dwelling842/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
186
Motor vehicle theft538/100k
394
Domestic assault1,140/100k
12
Robbery35/100k
272
Non-domestic assault787/100k

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: 4,266 (all categories, latest year)12,342 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

37

Limited school choices

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

29
Within 10km16 in suburb
9
Govt (suburb)
5
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 967 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Trinity Lutheran CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1077
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1055
  • St Joseph's College MilduraSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1022
  • St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1006
  • Mildura Senior CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 977
  • Mildura West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 975
  • Mildura South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 939
  • Ranfurly Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 906
  • Mildura Specialist SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 881
  • Chaffey Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 878
  • Mildura Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 797
  • St Joseph's College Mildura - VCAL Precinct CampusSecondary · Catholic
  • St Joseph's College Mildura - Mercy CampusSecondary · Catholic
  • Mildura Senior College-Mildura English Language CentreSecondary · Government
  • Indie School Wodonga - Indie School Mildura CampusSecondary · Independent
  • Red Cliffs Secondary College-FLO Connect CampusSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • The Lake Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 986
  • Henderson CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 981
  • Irymple Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 959
  • Irymple Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1003
  • Mildura Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.8kmICSEA 1018
  • Merbein P-10 CollegeCombined · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 944
  • Buronga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 870
  • Nichols Point Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 995
  • Irymple South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 999
  • Our Lady of the Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8kmICSEA 1006
  • Koorlong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 983
  • Cardross Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 974

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

28
260Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationSwan Hill Railway (182.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.3% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
17.8%
Retail Trade
11.1%
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
8.8%
Education & Training
8.3%
Construction
6.9%

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.

88 in suburbSupermarkets
3737 in suburbCafes/Rest.
8080 in suburbParks
2626 in suburbPlaygrounds
333333 in suburbPools
99 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
1515 in suburbGPs
66 in suburbPharmacies
66 in suburbChildcare
22 in suburbLibraries
174174 in suburbSports fields
22 in suburbVets

In this suburb

6Public toilets
5Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (83/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMildura Base Public Hospital (3.0 km)
Nearest vet1.6 km
Nearest airportMildura (4.2 km)

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

Fitness

26

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

9
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
174
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

19

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

80
Parks
0
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
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

1

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
2
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

47

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

10
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
9
Clubs RSL/Leagues
22
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.55

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

Childcare

37

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

12
Long Day Care
6
Preschool / Kinder
6
OSHC
3
Family Day Care
Total services25
Exceeding NQS or above4 of 23 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.72

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

20
Services
4
Aged care homes
383
Residential places
14
Home care providers
Average Star Rating3.8 of 5 (4 rated homes)

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

3
Christian9 in suburb
Total within 3km3
In this suburb10

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 rate0.44%
Projected population 204139,503
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Mildura

CabaritaData not available23transportBirdwoodtonData not available20transportIrymple$498K19transportMerbein$358K22transportNichols Point$590K0transportCardrossData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Mildura

Is Mildura safe?

Mildura has a residential safety score of 30/100, 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 12,342 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mildura?

In Mildura, the .

How far is Mildura from Melbourne CBD?

Mildura is about 475.2 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Mildura?

Mildura has 16 schools, with an average ICSEA of 956 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mildura?

Mildura has a transport score of 28/100 and 260 bus stops.

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.