VIC · Mildura Council

Nichols Point, 3501

Current weather

12.3°CLight drizzle

90% humidity · 21.9 km/h wind · 16.7° / 10.5° today · 1.5 mm rain

Desirability score

39.4/100

3388th in Australia

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Last updated 2 July 2026 at 6:16 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Nichols Point is a small locality in the Mildura area, home to around 1,723 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 113 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+47%), roughly 65.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population: 1,723
Median age: 40
Median household income / week: $2,087
Dwelling vacancy: 5.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 31 of 604
Median monthly mortgage: $1,800
Employment rate: 67.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 34 / 6 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 113
Against the person: 23
Against property: 70
Rate per 1,000 residents: 65.6
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 75 residents
State safety percentile: 58.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate): +46.8%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

A211 Fv Serious Assault8
B21 Criminal Damage14
B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary11
B49 Other Theft11
E21 Breach Family Violence Order9

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:14 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools: 1
Median school ICSEA: 995

Nichols Point Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release
School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

16 planning-related records

2021· 8 proposals

October 2021
Multi Lot Staged Subdivision Multi Lot Staged Subdivision27 Oct 2021
263-291 IRYMPLE AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Rural Workers Accommodation Use and development of Rural Workers Accommodation18 Oct 2021
3124 ELEVENTH STREET NICHOLS POINT 3501Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
Application to Amend Staged subdivision Stage 1 - Two Lot Subdivision (dwelling excision) Stage 2 - Two Lot Subdivision (boundary realignment)27 Aug 2021
SANDILONG AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Application to Amend Two (2) Lot Subdivision13 Aug 2021
57 GINQUAM AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Application to Amend 2 lot subdivision (dwelling excision) and use of a Vehicle Store12 Jul 2021
636 CURETON AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Lapsed
June 2021
Shed Buildings and works (outbuilding associated with existing dwelling)08 Jun 2021
3196 Eleventh StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Section 71 Amendment Buildings and works (Replacement dwelling and development of an outbuilding)26 Apr 2021
87 Billabong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Application to Amend 2 lot subdivision (dwelling excision) and use of a Vehicle Store08 Apr 2021
636 Cureton AvenueLapsed

2020· 8 proposals

December 2020
Micro Brewery Buildings and works (development of a shed) and use of the land for industry (micro brewery)17 Dec 2020
146-148 Irymple AvenueWithdrawn
Replacement Dwelling Buildings and works (Development of a Replacement Dwelling)02 Dec 2020
44 Belar AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
2 Lot Subdivision Two Lot Subdivision (dwelling excision)21 Oct 2020
310 COWRA AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Application to Amend 2 lot subdivision (dwelling excision) and use of a Vehicle Store20 Oct 2020
636 Cureton AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Application to Amend a Planning Permit 2 Lot Subdivision (dwelling excision)09 Oct 2020
289 Koorlong AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
Shed Development of buildings and works (shed associated with the existing dwelling)02 Mar 2020
43 Belar AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
Dwelling Extension Buildings and Works – Development of an Extension to Dwelling30 Jan 2020
44 Keating AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two Lot Subdivision Two lot subdivision & variation to restrictive Covenant AL578345V to delete points 1 & 330 Jan 2020
3252 Eleventh StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Willow And IvieEvents Venue
256 Irymple Avenue, Nichols Point
Nichols Point General StoreGeneral
174 Fifth Street, Nichols Point
Parking
Sunraysia Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
168 Fifth Street
Public toilets
TelstraTelephone

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

Koorlong Avenue And Tireel Drive Drainage BasinPark
Nicholls Point ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 8/10
IRSD decile (2021): 9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Heritage

2 state heritage places

BILLABONG PUMPING STATIONNH0547
FORMER NICHOLS POINT PRIMARY SCHOOLNH2363

Data sources & freshness

State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 4
Parks (OSM): 2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 39.4/100
National rank: 3388th in Australia
State rank: 677th in VIC
Peer rank: #143 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank: #265 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence: 70%

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 6:10 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

A211 Fv Serious Assaultcrime8
B21 Criminal Damagecrime14
B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime11
B49 Other Theftcrime11
E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime9
BILLABONG PUMPING STATIONheritageNH0547
FORMER NICHOLS POINT PRIMARY SCHOOLheritageNH2363
Koorlong Avenue And Tireel Drive Drainage Basingovernmentpark
Nicholls Point Reservegovernmentpark
2 Lot Subdivision Two Lot Subdivision (dwelling excision)planning310 COWRA AVENUE NICHOLS POINT 3501Lodged 21 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:13 pm AEST · Year ending March release
Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST
State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST
PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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