Mildura
VICMildura is a declining suburb in VIC with 34,565 residents.
- SAL code
- 21682
- SA2
- 215021469
- Population
- 34,565
- LGA
- Mildura
Mildura, VIC had 34,565 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 4.2% decline over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 39. Households are most often couples without children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,300 a month. Around 58.6% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 36.7%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 81.8% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 83 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Suburb analysis
Mildura, VIC at a glance
Mildura is the regional capital of north-west Victoria's Sunraysia, sitting on the Murray River about 550 km from Melbourne and just over the border from NSW. The economy is built on horticulture (table grapes, citrus, almonds, wine), tourism along the river, and regional services. The data tiles below cover the demographic baseline; this card adds the live market, lifestyle, and council pipeline.
For homebuyers
Mildura mixes a working-river-town feel with city-grade amenity you don't usually get this far inland. The housing stock is varied — older brick-and-tile in the central grid, larger newer builds out towards Mildura South and Irymple, plus riverfront pockets near the Powerhouse. Langtree Avenue is the dining and nightlife strip, the Mildura Centre Plaza covers most retail, and weekend life genuinely revolves around the Murray (houseboats, water-skiing, fishing, the sunset paddlesteamer run). St Joseph's College and Mildura Senior College anchor the secondary schooling, and Mildura Base Hospital is the regional referral centre. Melbourne is about a 6-hour drive or a 1-hour flight; Adelaide is closer at ~4 hours. Summers are hot (35-40C is standard) and winters mild — the Mediterranean climate is part of the draw. In short: a self-contained regional city for people who want river lifestyle and country pace without giving up amenity.
For investors
Mildura is an income-led regional play. Median house ~$530,750 against ~$500/wk rent gives a ~4.81% gross yield (units ~5.73% on a ~$360K median, ~$395/wk rent) per htag.com.au and Your Investment Property (May 2026). 12-month house growth ~+17.94%; ~842 house sales in the past year and just 15 days on market. Vacancy has been tight all cycle (~1.1% March 2025, PRD/SQM) — leasing velocity is the standout.
Strengths
- Solid gross yield (~4.8% houses / ~5.7% units) — better cashflow than most metro Melbourne suburbs.
- Deep, liquid market — ~842 house sales in 12 months and 15 days on market (htag.com.au May 2026).
- Tight rental conditions (~1.1% vacancy, March 2025) underpin rent growth and re-letting speed.
- Strong recent capital growth (~+17.9% YoY houses, htag.com.au May 2026) off a still-affordable base.
Trade-offs
- Single-industry exposure — horticulture and irrigation drive employment; Murray-Darling water policy is a structural risk.
- Distance from capitals (~6 hr to Melbourne, ~4 hr to Adelaide) caps the buyer pool versus coastal regional markets.
- Climate volatility — heat extremes and recurrent flood/drought cycles raise insurance and maintenance costs.
- Tenant pool skews toward seasonal and service-sector workers, so credit-quality due diligence matters more than in metro markets.
What's coming
Mildura Rural City Council's 2025-26 budget commits $41.49M to capital works, including $5.87M on buildings (Nichols Point Early Years Hub among them). The Riverfront Precinct Redevelopment continues with the ~$6M Powerhouse Precinct project — Village Square, basement arts space, café and event areas — feeding into Stage 2 land releases for community, commercial and residential use along the Murray frontage.
Bottom line
For homebuyers: a river-anchored regional capital with genuine amenity and country pace. For investors: an income + recent-growth play with tight leasing, balanced against single-industry and climate exposure.
Population
?34,565
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-4.2%
3yr: -1.9% · 10yr: -3.0%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,295/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
39
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?1/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?2.8%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
10
6 primary, 4 secondary
Hospitals
?1
Within suburb
Childcare services
?24
12 long day, 6 OSHC, 2 family
Parks & green space
?83
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?246
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?41
Mildura · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from VIC police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Mildura - North (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Mildura suburb alone is ~34,565 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 17,206 to 17,718 over 24 years, averaging 0.1% per year.
Schools
11 in suburbSector
7 public · 4 private
Type
6 primary · 3 secondary · 1 K-12 · 1 special
Total enrolment
5,752
Avg per school
523
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for VIC.
Source when available: Victorian Department of Education / Vicmap School Zones.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 4.6%Almost entirely detached houses (81.8%), mixed tenure (58.6% own or mortgage), built for families (53% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
VIC 29%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: VIC DTP Designated Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: VIC DTP Vicmap Planning Overlay (flood codes)
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
28 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZ | Farming ZoneRural | 32.6% | 25.46 km² |
| GRZ1 | General Residential Zone Schedule 1Residential | 21.7% | 16.91 km² |
| PCRZ | Public Conservation and Resource ZoneEnvironmental | 14.2% | 11.07 km² |
| PUZ1 | Public Use Zone Schedule 1Special use | 4.8% | 3.72 km² |
| SUZ7 | Special Use Zone Schedule 7Special use | 3.7% | 2.90 km² |
| UFZ | Urban Floodway ZoneWaterway | 3.6% | 2.85 km² |
| IN1Z | Industrial 1 ZoneIndustrial | 2.0% | 1.53 km² |
| TRZ2 | TRZ2Special use | 1.9% | 1.52 km² |
| PPRZ | Public Park and Recreation ZoneRecreation | 1.8% | 1.39 km² |
| PUZ7 | Public Use Zone Schedule 7Special use | 1.6% | 1.24 km² |
| LDRZ1 | Low Density Residential Zone Schedule 1Residential | 1.5% | 1.15 km² |
| LDRZ2 | Low Density Residential Zone Schedule 2Residential | 1.4% | 1.10 km² |
| IN3Z | Industrial 3 ZoneIndustrial | 1.3% | 0.99 km² |
| RCZ3 | Rural Conservation Zone Schedule 3Rural | 1.2% | 0.97 km² |
| C1Z | Commercial 1 ZoneBusiness | 1.1% | 0.89 km² |
| CDZ1 | Comprehensive Development Zone Schedule 1Business | 0.9% | 0.69 km² |
| PUZ2 | Public Use Zone Schedule 2Special use | 0.8% | 0.61 km² |
| PUZ6 | Public Use Zone Schedule 6Special use | 0.8% | 0.60 km² |
| TRZ1 | TRZ1Special use | 0.6% | 0.47 km² |
| C2Z | Commercial 2 ZoneBusiness | 0.5% | 0.42 km² |
| RAZ1 | Rural Activity Zone Schedule 1Rural | 0.4% | 0.32 km² |
| PUZ5 | Public Use Zone Schedule 5Special use | 0.3% | 0.26 km² |
| MUZ1 | Mixed Use Zone Schedule 1Residential | 0.2% | 0.16 km² |
| SUZ1 | Special Use Zone Schedule 1Special use | 0.2% | 0.15 km² |
| SUZ9 | Special Use Zone Schedule 9Special use | 0.2% | 0.15 km² |
| SUZ3 | Special Use Zone Schedule 3Special use | 0.2% | 0.13 km² |
| PUZ3 | Public Use Zone Schedule 3Special use | 0.1% | 0.09 km² |
| UGZ1 | UGZ1Other | 0.1% | 0.09 km² |
Source: VIC DTP Vicmap Planning Zones (ZONE_VIC/2026-04-29/08783d2926383881) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.