Mildura, VIC 3500 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Mildura is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3500, home to 34,565 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mildura local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 476 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$280 /wk
Population34,565
Median age39
Area78 km²
To CBD476 km
LGAMildura

Demographics

Population
34,565
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,295 /week
Median personal income
$681 /week
Median family income
$1,635 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
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
$280 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Chaffey Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • Mildura Senior College Secondary · Government
  • St Joseph's College Mildura Secondary · Catholic
  • Mildura Specialist School Special · Government
  • Sacred Heart School Primary · Catholic

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 37 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 137 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Mildura Baptist Church/Deakin Av bus · 24 m
  • Mildura Baptist Church/Deakin Ave bus · 25 m
  • Princess St/Deakin Av bus · 140 m
  • Princess St/Deakin Ave bus · 140 m
  • Chaffey Sec Col/Deakin Av bus · 144 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 19 cafés
  • 58 restaurants
  • 8 pubs and bars
  • 144 parks and reserves
  • 11 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 libraries
  • 13 supermarkets
  • 42 playgrounds

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 54.0% of the 18,180 resolvable premises in Mildura. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 54.0%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 19.6%
  • Fibre to the Building: 0.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 22.3%
  • Fixed Wireless: 3.7%

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: 6,674 across postcode 3500 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 2,983 property offences, 1,140 violent offences, 462 drug offences.
  • Wider Mildura LGA: 14,116 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Mildura?

Mildura (VIC 3500) had 34,565 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 Mildura?

The median advertised rent in Mildura is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Mildura?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mildura covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Chaffey Secondary College (0.2 km), Mildura Senior College (0.5 km), St Joseph's College Mildura (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Mildura?

Mildura is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Mildura?

Across postcode 3500, 6,674 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,983), violent (1,140), drug offences (462). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Mildura?

137 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mildura centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 37 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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