Mildura Rural City Council
Mildura
Mildura at a glance
Median house
$518,500
Median unit
$355,000
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
34.6k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Mildura.
Mildura (3500) sits in the Mildura region of Victoria. The median house here is $518,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mildura has roughly 34,565 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mildura scores 2/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mildura's population at 34,565, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
34,565
Median age
39
Family households
65%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $518,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $355,000, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $104,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Mildura on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$518,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $355,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$518,500
$355,000
34,565
Median age: 39
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.61% (median rent $460/wk against a $518,500 price tag). Units yield 4.10% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.61%
Based on $518,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.10%
Based on $355,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
5,308
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.
2
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mildura.
Local schools for Mildura
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mildura South Primary School
The Lake Primary School
Ranfurly Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Mildura.
- What is the median house price in Mildura?
- The median house price in Mildura, VIC 3500 is $518,500. The median unit price is $355,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mildura postcode?
- Mildura is in the 3500 postcode, in VIC, in the Mildura Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mildura?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Mildura?
- There are 20 schools serving Mildura on this page, including Mildura South Primary School, Trinity Lutheran College, The Lake Primary School.
- How walkable is Mildura?
- Mildura has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Mildura?
- Mildura is close to Mildura East, Mildura South, Mildura Centre Plaza, Cabarita, Mildura West.
- What is the population of Mildura?
- Mildura has approximately 34,565 residents. 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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