Mildura vs Wimmera

Mildura and Wimmera are two large regional areas in Victoria, but they differ in their population and layout. Mildura has a far larger First Nations population, with 2,621 people compared to 838 in Wimmera. There is also a stark age gap between these groups; First Nations residents are far older in Wimmera, where the typical age is 28, while in Mildura it is just 20. Mildura also offers better access to local services, with a walkability score of 5.3 (somewhat walkable) compared to 4.6 (somewhat walkable) in Wimmera.

Both areas are almost identical in the proportion of people who speak a First Nations language, at around 4%. They also share a similar flat landscape, with very little difference in their average terrain slope. While Mildura generally has more homes within walking distance of groceries, schools, and parks, Wimmera has a higher share of homes near parks and a slightly higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.