Red Cliffs
VIC 3496 · Mildura
5,294 (2021) → 5,235 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Red Cliffs is a moderate growth suburb in Mildura, VIC 3496, about 457km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $330K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 14/100, and is about 312km inland. Red Cliffs has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.49%), Malaysia (1.44%), Italy (0.76%), India (0.7%), New Zealand (0.57%)
Top languages: Italian (1.28%), Mandarin (0.83%), Punjabi (0.59%), Turkish (0.36%), Vietnamese (0.34%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 950 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 979
- Red Cliffs East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 958
- Red Cliffs Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 945
- Red Cliffs Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 919
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Red Cliffs
Is Red Cliffs safe?
Red Cliffs has a residential safety score of 76/100, 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 4,571 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Red Cliffs?
In Red Cliffs, the .
How far is Red Cliffs from Melbourne CBD?
Red Cliffs is about 456.6 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Red Cliffs?
Red Cliffs has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 950 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Red Cliffs?
Red Cliffs has a transport score of 14/100 and 19 bus stops.