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Mildura

78 km²

Mildura is characterised by more residents than most areas and a largely renting community.

Beyond that, it has a somewhat younger age profile and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 Mildura, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population34,565▲ +12.8%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +5.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.5%People aged 65 and over19.8%Children under 1518.1%People in a de facto relationship12.0%▲ +19.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Mildura, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)26.5%

Older adults (45–64)23.9%

Seniors (65+)19.8%

Children (0–14)18.1%

Youth (15–24)11.7%

Marital status

In Mildura, the largest group is Married at 42%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (10%).

Married42%
Never married38%
Divorced10%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Mildura, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by India (2%) and England (2%).

Australia75.2%

India1.5%

England1.3%

Italy1.0%

Vietnam0.9%

New Zealand0.9%

Philippines0.9%

China0.6%

South Africa0.3%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In Mildura, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (32%) and Scottish (8%).

English35.5%

Australian34.2%

Scottish8.6%

Irish8.4%

Italian6.8%

German4.7%

Chinese2.9%

Indian1.3%

Greek1.3%

Filipino1.1%

Language

People using another language at home16.0%

Language used at home

In Mildura, the largest group is English only at 91%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Italian (2%).

English only76.7%

Mandarin2.3%

Italian1.4%

Vietnamese1.1%

Punjabi0.9%

Greek0.5%

Cantonese0.4%

Tagalog0.3%

Arabic0.3%

Hindi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion41.8%

Religious affiliation

In Mildura, the largest group is Christianity at 46%, followed by No religion (46%) and Islam (3%).

Christianity46%
No religion46%
Islam3%
Buddhism3%
Other religions1%
Hinduism1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.9%

Highest year of school

In Mildura, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1241.5%

Year 1018.2%

Year 9 or below17.3%

Year 1113.4%

Highest qualification level

In Mildura, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 43%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV32.6%

Bachelor degree18.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.1%

Postgraduate degree4.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.5%

Certificate I / II2.7%

Field of qualification

In Mildura, the largest group is Management & commerce at 19%, followed by Society & culture (17%) and Health (14%).

Management & commerce14.6%

Society & culture13.3%

Health11.2%

Engineering & related11.0%

Education8.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.6%

Architecture & building4.3%

Agriculture & environment3.3%

Creative arts2.3%

Natural & physical sciences1.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$681▲ +47.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,295▲ +51.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,635▲ +53.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.5%

Household income distribution

In Mildura, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49931.9%

$1,500–$2,99928.1%

Under $65020.5%

$3,000–$3,9996.5%

$4,000 or more5.0%

Personal income distribution

In Mildura, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65043.5%

$650–$1,49933.2%

$1,500–$2,99912.1%

$3,000 or more1.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.7%People with a mental health condition10.7%People needing help with daily activities8.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Mildura, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None57.9%

One condition20.3%

Two conditions7.1%

Three or more4.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Mildura, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health10.7%

Asthma9.9%

Arthritis9.7%

Other condition7.9%

Diabetes5.9%

Heart disease4.8%

Cancer3.0%

Lung condition2.2%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.0%People providing unpaid care12.8%People caring for children unpaid23.6%People who served in the Defence Force2.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families20.4%People living alone31.0%▲ +1.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Mildura, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (20%).

Couples with children49%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families20%
Other families1%

Household size

In Mildura, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people34.3%

1 person31.0%

3 people14.1%

4 people11.8%

5 people5.6%

6 or more3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$280▲ +55.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting36.7%Homes owned outright29.9%Separate (detached) houses80.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms75.7%▲ +4.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Mildura, the largest group is Rented at 38%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (29%).

Rented38%
Owned outright31%
Owned with a mortgage29%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Mildura, the largest group is Separate house at 81%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (11%) and Flat or apartment (7%).

Separate house81%
Townhouse / semi-detached11%
Flat or apartment7%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Mildura, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms51.9%

4 bedrooms21.1%

2 bedrooms18.5%

1 bedroom3.4%

5 or more2.7%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Mildura, the largest group is $200–$349 at 57%, followed by $350–$549 (21%) and Under $200 (20%).

$200–$34955.3%

$350–$54919.8%

Under $20019.6%

$550–$7490.9%

$750 or more0.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Mildura, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 52%, followed by Under $1,000 (29%) and $1,800–$2,999 (16%).

$1,000–$1,79948.5%

Under $1,00026.9%

$1,800–$2,99914.6%

$3,000 or more3.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.6%▼ -30.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Mildura, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 38%, followed by 2 vehicles (37%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle38.5%

2 vehicles36.7%

3 vehicles11.5%

No vehicle7.6%

4 or more5.7%

How people get to work

In Mildura, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Car (passenger) (9%) and Worked at home (9%).

Car (driver)68.6%

Car (passenger)8.2%

Worked at home7.7%

Walked3.0%

Bicycle0.6%

Bus0.3%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.2%Recent arrivals from overseas27.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.9%Labour-force participation55.6%Employed full-time59.2%

Industries people work in

In Mildura, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Education & training (9%).

Health care & social assistance17.3%

Retail trade11.1%

Education & training8.6%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.2%

Accommodation & food7.7%

Construction7.1%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Manufacturing5.4%

Administrative & support4.3%

Transport & warehousing3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Mildura, the largest group is Professionals at 19%, followed by Labourers (16%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals18.4%

Labourers15.2%

Community & personal service13.2%

Technicians & trades12.7%

Managers11.5%

Clerical & administrative10.4%

Sales workers9.8%

Machinery operators & drivers6.4%

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