# Mildura (Northern Victoria)

State Electorate · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic.

Area: 35,693 km²

Mildura (Northern Victoria) has seen its population grow by 5.5% since 2016, reaching 66,771 people. It is a noticeably older community than the state or national average, with one in five residents aged 65 or over. The area is largely residential and characterized by a high proportion of detached houses and a strong presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Its character is shaped by a mix of traditional agricultural roots and a recent increase in overseas arrivals.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 41, making the area older than most. It has a higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than the state and national figures, at 4.5%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 66,771 | — |
| Median age | 41 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.5% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 20.0% | — |
| Children under 15 | 18.2% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.6% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 25.6%, Young adults (25–44) 25.1%, Seniors (65+) 20.0%, Children (0–14) 18.2%, Youth (15–24) 11.0%

**Marital status** — Married 45.5%, Never married 34.9%, Divorced 9.2%, Widowed 6.4%, Separated 3.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most people were born in Australia, and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state average at 14.6%, though this figure rose 3.5 points since 2016.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 14.6% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 76.8%, England 1.2%, India 1.0%, Italy 0.9%, New Zealand 0.8%, Vietnam 0.8%, Philippines 0.7%, China 0.4%, South Africa 0.3%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 36.2%, English 35.5%, Scottish 9.0%, Irish 9.0%, Italian 7.2%, German 4.9%, Chinese 2.3%, Greek 1.1%, Indian 0.9%, Vietnamese 0.8%, Dutch 0.8%, Filipino 0.8%

## Language

English is the main language for 78.6% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is well below the national figure, those who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 13.4% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 4.0% | +70.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 78.6%, Mandarin 1.8%, Italian 1.5%, Vietnamese 1.0%, Punjabi 0.6%, Greek 0.5%, Cantonese 0.3%, Tagalog 0.2%, Arabic 0.2%, Hindi 0.1%

## Religion

About 40.7% of people report no religion, a figure that rose by 8.5 points since 2016. Christianity remains the most common faith at 43.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 40.7% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 43.6%, No religion 40.7%, Not stated 9.6%, Buddhism 2.5%, Islam 2.1%, Other religions 0.8%, Hinduism 0.7%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree. This is far below the state average of 29.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 39.3% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 12.2% | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 3.45 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 42 | — |
| School enrolments | 11,083 | — |
| Average school size | 264 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 964 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 39.3%, Year 10 18.9%, Year 9 or below 17.0%, Year 11 14.4%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 34.6%, Bachelor degree 16.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.4%, Postgraduate degree 3.3%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.1%, Certificate I / II 2.6%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 13.2%, Engineering & related 12.2%, Society & culture 11.4%, Health 10.2%, Education 8.8%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.3%, Agriculture & environment 5.4%, Architecture & building 4.7%, Creative arts 1.9%, Natural & physical sciences 1.5%, Information technology 1.1%

## Income

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,324 a week. Only 12.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $686 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,324 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,678 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 5.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 12.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 31.2%, $1,500–$2,999 28.2%, Under $650 19.8%, $3,000–$3,999 6.9%, $4,000 or more 5.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.7%, $650–$1,499 33.1%, $1,500–$2,999 11.9%, $3,000 or more 1.7%

## Health & Disability

The community faces higher health challenges, with 30.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities is also much higher than in most areas at 7.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 30.7% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.3% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 9.8%, Asthma 9.8%, Mental health 9.6%, Other condition 7.5%, Diabetes 5.5%, Heart disease 4.8%, Cancer 3.1%, Lung condition 2.2%, Stroke 1.1%, Dementia 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 58.3%, One condition 19.9%, Two conditions 6.7%, Three or more 4.1%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care is common, with 13.0% of people providing such support. However, the proportion of volunteers fell by 7.1 points since 2016 to 15.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.2% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.0% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 23.8% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.4% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Single-person households are more common here than in most areas, at 29.1%. One-parent families are also well above the state average at 16.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | — |
| One-parent families | 16.3% | — |
| People living alone | 29.1% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 52.6%, Couples without children 29.7%, One-parent families 16.3%, Other families 1.3%

**Household size** — 2 people 34.9%, 1 person 29.1%, 3 people 13.9%, 4 people 12.3%, 5 people 6.3%, 6 or more 3.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Detached houses are far more common here than in the rest of Victoria, making up 86.5% of homes. Rent is much lower than the national figure, typically costing $250 a week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $250 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,213 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | — |
| Households renting | 28.8% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 35.6% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 86.5% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 78.0% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 35.6%, Owned with a mortgage 30.3%, Rented 28.8%, Other tenure 2.8%, Not stated 2.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 86.5%, Townhouse / semi-detached 7.0%, Flat or apartment 4.7%, Other dwelling 1.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 50.2%, 4 bedrooms 23.9%, 2 bedrooms 16.0%, 5 or more 3.9%, 1 bedroom 3.5%, Studio / none 0.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 50.4%, Under $200 26.2%, $350–$549 16.7%, $550–$749 0.9%, $750 or more 0.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 42.9%, Under $1,000 31.8%, $1,800–$2,999 14.4%, $3,000 or more 4.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 66.3% of people driving to work. Only 0.7% use public transport, which is much lower than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 6.0% | — |
| People working from home | 9.6% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.7% | — |
| Public transport stops | 488 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 7.31 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 360.1 | — |
| Public transport routes | 35 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 66.3%, Worked at home 9.6%, Car (passenger) 7.5%, Walked 4.1%, Bus 0.7%, Bicycle 0.4%, Train 0.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.0%, 1 vehicle 33.1%, 3 vehicles 14.7%, 4 or more 9.2%, No vehicle 6.0%

## Migration & Movement

While fewer people moved here in the last five years compared to the state average, the area has seen a surge in recent arrivals from overseas, which is far above the national figure at 27.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 35.3% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 27.1% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with 56.6% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry, employing 16.4% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 56.6% | — |
| Employed full-time | 59.6% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 16.4%, Health care & social assistance 14.1%, Retail trade 9.8%, Education & training 8.2%, Construction 7.2%, Accommodation & food 6.1%, Manufacturing 5.5%, Public administration & safety 4.9%, Transport & warehousing 4.2%, Administrative & support 3.9%, Other services 3.5%, Professional & technical 3.1%, Wholesale trade 2.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Mining 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 16.5%, Labourers 15.6%, Professionals 15.3%, Technicians & trades 12.7%, Community & personal service 11.3%, Clerical & administrative 10.0%, Sales workers 8.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.2%

## Walkability

The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 61.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 60.3% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 69.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 63.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 86.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 42.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 38.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.8% | — |

## Schools serving Mildura (Northern Victoria)

42 schools, 11,083 students, average ICSEA 964.

By sector: Government 31, Catholic 8, Independent 3

By type: Primary 22, Combined 15, Secondary 5

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ouyen P-12 College | Government | Combined | 8.7 km | 196 |
| Tempy Primary School | Government | Primary | 30.2 km | 16 |
| Underbool Primary School | Government | Primary | 40.0 km | 16 |
| Manangatang P-12 College | Government | Combined | 58.2 km | 58 |
| St Joseph's School | Catholic | Primary | 68.5 km | 37 |
| St Mary's School | Catholic | Primary | 69.5 km | 39 |
| Hopetoun P-12 College | Government | Combined | 69.8 km | 73 |
| Tyrrell College | Government | Combined | 70.2 km | 126 |
| Nangiloc Colignan and District Primary School | Government | Primary | 72.0 km | 37 |
| Robinvale College | Government | Combined | 76.0 km | 257 |

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