Red Cliffs
VIC 3496 • Rest of VIC
About Red Cliffs
Red Cliffs is a small township in north-western Victoria, located approximately 15 kilometres south of Mildura within the Mildura Rural City. With a population of around 5,300, it serves as a key service centre for the surrounding irrigated farming district. The town has a balanced demographic with families making up a significant proportion of households and a strong sense of community.
Named after the striking red sandstone cliffs along the Murray River nearby, the township offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with essential amenities including schools, shops, sporting facilities, and a public swimming pool. The surrounding region is renowned for dried fruit, wine grape, and citrus production. Red Cliffs is popular with families and retirees seeking affordable housing and a close-knit community atmosphere away from the bustle of larger centres.
Red Cliffs falls under postcode 3496 and is governed by Mildura Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 100 — Mildura via Irymple 20-25 min
Commute to Mildura
🛣️ Regional town; Melbourne is 550km away (~6h drive or V/Line coach). Mildura is the nearest major centre.
Most errands require a car, though the town centre has basic shops and services within walking distance for nearby residents.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Dairtnunk Avenue
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Nerum Avenue
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Murray Avenue
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Fitzroy Avenue
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17 Fitzroy Avenue
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Sunnycliffs Street
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King Street
Housing 2021 Census
41 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 79
- 2. Malaysia 76
- 3. Italy 40
- 4. India 37
- 5. New Zealand 30
- 6. Philippines 23
- 7. Thailand 18
- 8. Turkey 18
- 9. Germany 16
- 10. South Africa 16
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)