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VIC · Mildura Council

Red Cliffs, 3496

Current weather

12.6°CLight drizzle

87% humidity · 21.9 km/h wind · 16.9° / 10.4° today · 2.5 mm rain

Desirability score

42.1/100

2850th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Red Cliffs is a smaller suburban community in the Mildura area, home to around 5,294 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 422 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+2%), roughly 79.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
5,294
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,290
Dwelling vacancy
9.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
192 of 2,113
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
52.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
156 / 123 / 11

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 · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
422
Against the person
52
Against property
230
Rate per 1,000 residents
79.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 102 residents
State safety percentile
67.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+2.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage36
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store39
  • B49 Other Theft42
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order33
  • E22 Breach Intervention Order49

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
951
  • Red Cliffs East Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Red Cliffs Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Red Cliffs Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

20 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 8906 Calder Hwy
  • Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave
  • Red Cliffs Post Office/Indi Ave
  • Sunnycliffs Cres/Calder Hwy
  • Twenty Second St/Calder Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

29 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Application to Amend Two Lot Subdivision
    29 TWENTY SECOND STREET RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 4 Dwellings on 1 Lot Development of four dwellings on a lot
    8 BURDEKIN COURT RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • (V) Shed Buildings and works (outbuilding associated with existing dwelling)
    243 Buloke StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Exterior Paint to Building Exterior painting of a building
    21 Ilex StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • (V) Storage Shed Buildings and works development (shed associated with the existing dwelling)
    9 Nerrum AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a utility installation (power lines), associated buildings and works and removal of native vegetation Specifically, it is proposed to upgrade the existing 1.3-kilometre 220kV single circuit transmission line between the Red Cliffs substation and the NSW/Victorian border with a new 1.3-kilometre 220kV double circuit transmission line The proposal comprises: ¿site establishment works including vegetation clearance, minor access track improvements and constructio
    718 WOOMERA AVENUE RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • 5 Lot Subdivision 5 Lot Residential Subdivision
    1 MELIA STREET RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary Realignment Four Lot Subdivision (Boundary realignment)
    MERRIJIG AVENUE RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Application to amend Eight (8) Lot Subdivision and Removal of Easement
    SHERIDAN CRESCENT RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Application to Amend The Use and Development of a Utility Installation and Removal of Native Vegetation
    CALOTIS STREET RED CLIFFS 3496Withdrawn
  • 2 LotSubdivision 2 Lot Subdivision
    410 Cocklin AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 18 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Six Lot Subdivision Propsed Six (6) Lot subdivision
    105d Cocklin AvenueWithdrawn
  • (V) Two Carports Building and works development for two carports
    9 Tickell LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Section 71 amendment Development of buildings and works (outbuilding associated with the existing dwelling)
    1004 Coorong AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 30 Lot Residential Subdivision Multi Lot Subdivision
    410 COCKLIN AVENUE RED CLIFFS 3496Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Service Station Use and Development of a Service Station and Creation of Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1
    Calder HighwayNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Alterations to a building structure or d Use and construction of winery (50,000 tonne capacity), associated landscaping and carparking
    544 Kulkyne WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Sec 71 Amendment Four (4) Lot Subdivision and Removal of Easement for way and Drainage created by PS329080R & PS802375J
    Sheridan CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend Buildings and works (extensions to the existing residential aged care facility)
    4-8 Calotis StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Application to Amend 11 lot staged subdivision
    9-27 Nardoo StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Dwelling Use and Development of a Dwelling
    107 Azolia StreetWithdrawn

  • June 2020

  • Section 71 Amendment Development of the land with two (2) dwellings and subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    35 Heath StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (V) Shed Erection of a colorbond shed for use as a garage and storage
    10 Seymours RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Replacement of Dwelling This application is for a replacement of dwelling.
    11 Armstrong LaneWithdrawn

  • April 2020

  • Application to Amend 5 Lot Subdivision & 5 dwellings on a Lot
    44 Kiewa AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend Two Lot Re-subdivision
    160 Dumosa StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend 26 lot staged subdivision
    Joseph CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Application to Amend Use of the Land for a Food and Drink Premises, Licensed Premises (Restaurant and Cafe Licence), Vehicle and Horse Float Sales, Business Identification Signage and Waiver of Car Parking Requirements, development of buildings and works for a verandah and alfresco dining
    57-59 Jacaranda StreetPermit issued by the RA

  • January 2020

  • Storage Shed Buildings and Works - Storage Shed
    55 Guava 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 · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barclay SquarePark
  • Mildura Flora and Fauna ReserveNature reserve
  • Ovens ParkPark
  • Red Cliffs (Ovens Avenue) Natural Features ReserveNature reserve
  • Red Cliffs (Richardson Street) Natural Features ReserveNature reserve
  • Red Cliffs Peace WalkPark
  • Red Cliffs Scenic ReserveNature reserve
  • Yatpool I6 Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
6
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • DentistIndi Avenuedentist
  • DoctorIndi Avenuedoctor
  • Kure Medical Red Cliffsdoctor
  • PharmacyIlex Streetpharmacy
  • Sunraysia Medical CentreIndi Avenuedoctor
  • TerryWhite ChemmartIlex Streetpharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • BIG LIZZIENH1919
  • FORMER IRYMPLE RAILWAY STATION BUILDINGNH2440

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Red Cliffs KindergartenGuava Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
14
Parks (OSM)
6

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 · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
42.1/100
National rank
2850th in Australia
State rank
576th in VIC
Peer rank
#106 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#197 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime36
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime39
  • B49 Other Theftcrime42
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime33
  • E22 Breach Intervention Ordercrime49
  • Red Cliffs KindergartenchildcareGuava Streetkindergarten
  • BIG LIZZIEheritageNH1919
  • FORMER IRYMPLE RAILWAY STATION BUILDINGheritageNH2440
  • DentisthealthIndi Avenuedentist
  • DoctorhealthIndi Avenuedoctor

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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