Mildura Rural City Council

Red Cliffs

VIC3496

Red Cliffs at a glance

Median house

$408,800

Median unit

$326,000

Population

5,294

Median age 41

The brief

What to know about Red Cliffs.

Red Cliffs (3496) sits in the Mildura region of Victoria. The median house here is $408,800, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Red Cliffs has roughly 5,294 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Red Cliffs's population at 5,294, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

5,294

Median age

41

Family households

69%

Lone person

28%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $408,800 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $326,000, roughly 20% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $82,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Red Cliffs on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$408,800

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $326,000.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$235/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$240/wk

Owner occupied

71%

Renter occupied

24%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$408,800

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$326,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5,294

Median age: 41

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.99% (median rent $235/wk against a $408,800 price tag). Units yield 3.83% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

2.99%

Based on $408,800 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

3.83%

Based on $326,000 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 2026

71%

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.

Offence Summary

295

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences146 (49.5%)
A Crimes against the person69 (23.4%)
E Justice procedures offences53 (18.0%)
D Public order and security offences18 (6.1%)
C Drug offences9 (3.1%)

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

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Red Cliffs.

Local schools for Red Cliffs

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Red Cliffs Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Red Cliffs Secondary College

U, 7-12CoEdGovernment
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Red Cliffs East Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Frequently asked

About Red Cliffs.

What is the median house price in Red Cliffs?
The median house price in Red Cliffs, VIC 3496 is $408,800. The median unit price is $326,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Red Cliffs postcode?
Red Cliffs is in the 3496 postcode, in VIC, in the Mildura Rural City Council region.
What is the average rent in Red Cliffs?
The median weekly rent for houses is $235, for units it's $240.
What schools are in Red Cliffs?
There are 10 schools serving Red Cliffs on this page, including St Joseph's School, Red Cliffs Primary School, Red Cliffs Secondary College.
What suburbs are near Red Cliffs?
Red Cliffs is close to Sunnycliffs, Cardross, Irymple, Nichols Point, Mildura Centre Plaza.
What is the population of Red Cliffs?
Red Cliffs has approximately 5,294 residents. The median age is 41.

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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