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VIC · Mildura Council

Nichols Point, VIC, 3501

Current weather

13°CClear sky

87% humidity · 23.5 km/h wind · 14.7° / 11.4° today · 8.6 mm rain

Desirability index

49.4/100

#264 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Nichols Point is a small locality in the Mildura area, home to around 1,723 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 113 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+47%), roughly 65.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,723
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,087
Dwelling vacancy
5.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
31 of 604
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Employment rate
67.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
34 / 6 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
113
Against the person
23
Against property
70
Rate per 1,000 residents
65.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 75 residents
State safety percentile
58.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+46.8%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault8
  • B21 Criminal Damage14
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary11
  • B49 Other Theft11
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order9

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
995
  • Nichols Point Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

16 planning-related records

2021· 8 proposals

  • October 2021

  • Multi Lot Staged Subdivision Multi Lot Staged Subdivision
    263-291 IRYMPLE AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Rural Workers Accommodation Use and development of Rural Workers Accommodation
    3124 ELEVENTH STREET NICHOLS POINT 3501Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Application to Amend Staged subdivision Stage 1 - Two Lot Subdivision (dwelling excision) Stage 2 - Two Lot Subdivision (boundary realignment)
    SANDILONG AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    57 GINQUAM AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Application to Amend 2 lot subdivision (dwelling excision) and use of a Vehicle Store
    636 CURETON AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Lapsed

  • June 2021

  • Shed Buildings and works (outbuilding associated with existing dwelling)
    3196 Eleventh StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Section 71 Amendment Buildings and works (Replacement dwelling and development of an outbuilding)
    87 Billabong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend 2 lot subdivision (dwelling excision) and use of a Vehicle Store
    636 Cureton AvenueLapsed
2020· 8 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Micro Brewery Buildings and works (development of a shed) and use of the land for industry (micro brewery)
    146-148 Irymple AvenueWithdrawn
  • Replacement Dwelling Buildings and works (Development of a Replacement Dwelling)
    44 Belar AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • 2 Lot Subdivision Two Lot Subdivision (dwelling excision)
    310 COWRA AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend 2 lot subdivision (dwelling excision) and use of a Vehicle Store
    636 Cureton AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend a Planning Permit 2 Lot Subdivision (dwelling excision)
    289 Koorlong AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Shed Development of buildings and works (shed associated with the existing dwelling)
    43 Belar AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Dwelling Extension Buildings and Works – Development of an Extension to Dwelling
    44 Keating AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision Two lot subdivision & variation to restrictive Covenant AL578345V to delete points 1 & 3
    3252 Eleventh StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Willow And IvieEvents Venue

    256 Irymple Avenue, Nichols Point

  • Nichols Point General StoreGeneral

    174 Fifth Street, Nichols Point

  • Parking
  • Sunraysia Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship

    168 Fifth Street

  • Public toilets
  • TelstraTelephone

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Koorlong Avenue And Tireel Drive Drainage BasinPark
  • Nicholls Point ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • BILLABONG PUMPING STATIONNH0547
  • FORMER NICHOLS POINT PRIMARY SCHOOLNH2363

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
49.4/100
Cohort rank
#264 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • BILLABONG PUMPING STATIONheritageNH0547
  • FORMER NICHOLS POINT PRIMARY SCHOOLheritageNH2363
  • Koorlong Avenue And Tireel Drive Drainage Basingovernmentpark
  • Nicholls Point Reservegovernmentpark
  • 2 Lot Subdivision Two Lot Subdivision (dwelling excision)planning310 COWRA AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Lodged 21 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend 2 lot subdivision (dwelling excision) and use of a Vehicle Storeplanning636 CURETON AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Lodged 12 Jul 2021 · Lapsed
  • Application to Amend 2 lot subdivision (dwelling excision) and use of a Vehicle Storeplanning636 Cureton AvenueLodged 08 Apr 2021 · Lapsed
  • Application to Amend 2 lot subdivision (dwelling excision) and use of a Vehicle Storeplanning636 Cureton AvenueLodged 20 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend Staged subdivision Stage 1 - Two Lot Subdivision (dwelling excision) Stage 2 - Two Lot Subdivision (boundary realignment)planningSANDILONG AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Lodged 27 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend Two (2) Lot Subdivisionplanning57 GINQUAM AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Lodged 13 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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