Cardross, VIC 3496 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cardross is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3496, home to 847 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mildura local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 467 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$200 /wk
Population847
Median age39
Area40.7 km²
To CBD467 km
LGAMildura

Demographics

Population
847
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,717 /week
Median personal income
$733 /week
Median family income
$1,908 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Mildura
Statistical region (SA4)
North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Mallee
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$200 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
12%

Schools

  • Cardross Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Joseph's School Primary · Catholic
  • Mildura Christian College Other · Independent
  • Red Cliffs Primary School Primary · Government
  • Red Cliffs Secondary College Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 10 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 309 resolvable premises in Cardross. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 540 across postcode 3496 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 264 property offences, 75 violent offences, 43 public order offences.
  • Wider Mildura LGA: 14,116 offences per 100,000 residents.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cardross?

Cardross (VIC 3496) had 847 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Mildura local government area.

What is the median rent in Cardross?

The median advertised rent in Cardross is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cardross?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cardross covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Cardross Primary School (0.1 km), St Joseph's School (4.4 km), Mildura Christian College (4.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cardross?

Cardross is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cardross?

Across postcode 3496, 540 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (264), violent (75), public order (43). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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