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VIC · Mildura Council

Red Cliffs, 3496

Est. population · Jun 2025

5,207

Growth (1 yr)

+0.2%

Growth (5 yr)

-2.5%

Median age

41

Median income

$1,290/wk

Employment rate

52.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$406,000

Languages at home

8.3%non-English

Most common: Italian, Mandarin, Punjabi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

42.5/100
Average

667th in VIC

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Red Cliffs is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Red Cliffs is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Mildura Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.

Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads around average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment, plus growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Red Cliffs snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$406k

-1.0% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

5,207

+0.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.1%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#54

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

68th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

46th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

26th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
42.5/100 — Average
National rank
3333rd in Australia
State rank
667th in VIC
Peer rank
#54 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#237 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$406,000
Median price change
-1%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

5,207(June 2025)

+0.2% annual · -2.5% over 5 years · 46th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.2%
5-year growth
-2.5%
Change in 1 year
+10
Change in 5 years
-133
Growth rank in VIC
46th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,400), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
5,294
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,290
Dwelling vacancy
9.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
192 of 2,113
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
52.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,766 / 123 / 11 (+ 19 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
422
Against the person
52
Against property
230
Rate per 1,000 residents
81
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 102 residents
State safety percentile
68.4th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+2.4%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage36
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store39
  • B49 Other Theft42
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order33
  • E22 Breach Intervention Order49

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
951
Median ICSEA percentile
26th
School list
  • Red Cliffs East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 944 · 23th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 126 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View on My School →
  • Red Cliffs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 958 · 28th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 138 students · Top SEA quarter 5%View on My School →
  • Red Cliffs Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 906 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 348 students · Top SEA quarter 1%View on My School →
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 985 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 87 students · Top SEA quarter 7%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Red Cliffs KindergartenGuava Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

20 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 8906 Calder Hwy
  • Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave
  • Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave
  • Sunnycliffs Cres/Calder Hwy
  • Twenty Second St/Calder Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barclay SquarePark
  • Mildura Flora and Fauna ReserveNature reserve
  • Ovens ParkPark
  • Red Cliffs (Ovens Avenue) Natural Features ReserveNature reserve
  • Red Cliffs (Richardson Street) Natural Features ReserveNature reserve
  • Red Cliffs Peace WalkPark
  • Red Cliffs Scenic ReserveNature reserve
  • Yatpool I6 Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
14
Parks (OSM)
6

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

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
6
Nearest hospital
Mildura Base Public Hospital (19.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • DentistIndi AvenueDentist
  • DoctorIndi AvenueDoctor
  • Kure Medical Red CliffsDoctor
  • PharmacyIlex StreetPharmacy
  • Sunraysia Medical CentreIndi AvenueDoctor
  • TerryWhite ChemmartIlex StreetPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
234
Participants per 1,000 residents
44.9

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
32° / 16°
Rainfall
66 mm · ~8 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
24° / 11°
Rainfall
63 mm · ~8 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 5°
Rainfall
76 mm · ~10 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
25° / 10°
Rainfall
82 mm · ~10 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

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

29 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Application to Amend Two Lot Subdivision
    29 TWENTY SECOND STREET RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 4 Dwellings on 1 Lot Development of four dwellings on a lot
    8 BURDEKIN COURT RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • (V) Shed Buildings and works (outbuilding associated with existing dwelling)
    243 Buloke StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Exterior Paint to Building Exterior painting of a building
    21 Ilex StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • (V) Storage Shed Buildings and works development (shed associated with the existing dwelling)
    9 Nerrum AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a utility installation (power lines), associated buildings and works and removal of native vegetation Specifically, it is proposed to upgrade the existing 1.3-kilometre 220kV single circuit transmission line between the Red Cliffs substation and the NSW/Victorian border with a new 1.3-kilometre 220kV double circuit transmission line The proposal comprises: ¿site establishment works including vegetation clearance, minor access track improvements and constructio
    718 WOOMERA AVENUE RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • 5 Lot Subdivision 5 Lot Residential Subdivision
    1 MELIA STREET RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary Realignment Four Lot Subdivision (Boundary realignment)
    MERRIJIG AVENUE RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Application to amend Eight (8) Lot Subdivision and Removal of Easement
    SHERIDAN CRESCENT RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Application to Amend The Use and Development of a Utility Installation and Removal of Native Vegetation
    CALOTIS STREET RED CLIFFS 3496Withdrawn
  • 2 LotSubdivision 2 Lot Subdivision
    410 Cocklin AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 18 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Six Lot Subdivision Propsed Six (6) Lot subdivision
    105d Cocklin AvenueWithdrawn
  • (V) Two Carports Building and works development for two carports
    9 Tickell LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Section 71 amendment Development of buildings and works (outbuilding associated with the existing dwelling)
    1004 Coorong AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 30 Lot Residential Subdivision Multi Lot Subdivision
    410 COCKLIN AVENUE RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Service Station Use and Development of a Service Station and Creation of Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1
    Calder HighwayNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Alterations to a building structure or d Use and construction of winery (50,000 tonne capacity), associated landscaping and carparking
    544 Kulkyne WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Sec 71 Amendment Four (4) Lot Subdivision and Removal of Easement for way and Drainage created by PS329080R & PS802375J
    Sheridan CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend Buildings and works (extensions to the existing residential aged care facility)
    4-8 Calotis StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Application to Amend 11 lot staged subdivision
    9-27 Nardoo StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Dwelling Use and Development of a Dwelling
    107 Azolia StreetWithdrawn

  • June 2020

  • Section 71 Amendment Development of the land with two (2) dwellings and subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    35 Heath StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (V) Shed Erection of a colorbond shed for use as a garage and storage
    10 Seymours RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Replacement of Dwelling This application is for a replacement of dwelling.
    11 Armstrong LaneWithdrawn

  • April 2020

  • Application to Amend 5 Lot Subdivision & 5 dwellings on a Lot
    44 Kiewa AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend Two Lot Re-subdivision
    160 Dumosa StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend 26 lot staged subdivision
    Joseph CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Application to Amend Use of the Land for a Food and Drink Premises, Licensed Premises (Restaurant and Cafe Licence), Vehicle and Horse Float Sales, Business Identification Signage and Waiver of Car Parking Requirements, development of buildings and works for a verandah and alfresco dining
    57-59 Jacaranda StreetPermit issued by the RA

  • January 2020

  • Storage Shed Buildings and Works - Storage Shed
    55 Guava StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • BIG LIZZIENH1919
  • FORMER IRYMPLE RAILWAY STATION BUILDINGNH2440

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Mallee
Member of Parliament
Anne WEBSTER (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,604
Turnout (2025)
91.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-0.1 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 69.0%Labor 31.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 17.0 km away).

Coalition 70.3%Labor 29.7%

1.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.5 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Red CliffsLabor 28.6% · Coalition 71.4% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
  • CardrossLabor 29.1% · Coalition 71.0% TPP (2025)8.8 km away
  • IrympleLabor 25.3% · Coalition 74.7% TPP (2025)12.4 km away
  • KoorlongLabor 24.1% · Coalition 75.9% TPP (2025)13.9 km away
  • Nichols PointLabor 32.6% · Coalition 67.4% TPP (2025)14.4 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Mildura Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.