Mildura Rural City Council
Red Cliffs
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
$408,800
$326,000
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 20262.99%
Based on $408,800 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.83%
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 202671%
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.
295
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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
Red Cliffs Secondary College
Red Cliffs East Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
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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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