Cardross at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
847
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Cardross.
The postcode for Cardross is 3496 (VIC).
Cardross (3496) sits in the Mildura region of Victoria.
Cardross has roughly 847 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cardross scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cardross's population at 847, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
847
Median age
39
Family households
79%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$235/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
847
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
28
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cardross.
Local schools for Cardross
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Government School Catchment
Cardross Primary School
Red Cliffs Primary School
Red Cliffs Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Cardross.
- What is the Cardross postcode?
- Cardross is in the 3496 postcode, in VIC, in the Mildura Rural City Council region.
- Where is Cardross?
- Cardross is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3496, in the Mildura Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cardross?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $235, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Cardross?
- There are 12 schools serving Cardross on this page, including Cardross Primary School, Red Cliffs Primary School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Cardross?
- Cardross has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cardross?
- Cardross is close to Red Cliffs, Sunnycliffs, Irymple, Mildura South, Mildura.
- What is the population of Cardross?
- The population of Cardross is approximately 847 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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