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Yelta

VIC 3505 • Victoria

325
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
12.95 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableAgricultural

About Yelta

Yelta is a small rural locality in the Mildura Rural City Council area of north-western Victoria, situated approximately 10 kilometres north of Mildura along the Murray River plains. With a population of around 325, it is an agricultural community in the heart of the Sunraysia region, known for its vast irrigation farms producing table grapes, wine grapes, citrus, and dried fruits. The area falls within postcode 3505 and is part of the federal Division of Mallee.

Yelta's character is shaped by its farming heritage and the flat, sun-drenched landscape typical of the Murray-Darling Basin. The locality relies on Mildura for most services, shopping, healthcare, and entertainment, with the city just a short drive away. Residents enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle with easy access to the Murray River for fishing and recreation, and the broader Sunraysia region's wineries and food tourism trail.

Yelta falls under postcode 3505 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3505
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Mildura (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.18°, 142.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
12.95 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mildura Station (V/Line bus connection)
10 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Sunraysia Bus Lines — Mildura CBD 15 min

Commute to Mildura

Distance
10 km
By Train
N/A — no rail station; V/Line coach from Mildura to Melbourne takes ~6.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
12 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 min

🛣️ Mildura Airport is about 15 km away with regular flights to Melbourne.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Flat, rural locality with no local shops; car essential for all services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
325
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yelta VIC known for? +

Yelta is an agricultural locality in the Sunraysia region near Mildura, surrounded by irrigation farms growing grapes, citrus, and dried fruits.

How far is Yelta from Mildura? +

Yelta is approximately 10 kilometres north of Mildura CBD, about a 10–12 minute drive.

Is there public transport in Yelta? +

Yelta has limited public transport. Sunraysia Bus Lines services connect to Mildura. The nearest regional centre is Mildura, which has V/Line coach connections to Melbourne.