Metropolitan Convenience, Rural Lifestyle
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Metropolitan convenience, rural lifestyle Imagine living nestled on the banks of the Murray River amid irrigated orchards and vineyards with arid red soil and sand dunes as a backdrop. Mildura really is an oasis in our state’s north-west. The regional centre offers residents an enviable lifestyle mix of cosmopolitan vibrancy and country charm in a Mediterranean climate. Housing remains affordable, parking easy and shopping If small-town life is more your style, Mildura Rural City diverse and plentiful, with many of the nation’s major chain Council spans an area of more than 20,000 square stores having outlets across the city. kilometres and includes a dozen warm, friendly and close- knit rural communities such as Merbein, Murrayville, Red The region is home to many award-winning eateries, Cliffs and Ouyen. making the most of fresh, locally-grown produce including wine-grapes, almonds, pistachios, olives, carrots, asparagus and citrus fruit. Ideal location Located on the Murray River in north- west Victoria, Outdoor lovers will revel in the wide array of sports and the Mildura region is 550kms north-west of Melbourne, recreational activities on offer including golf, water-skiing, 400kms north-east of Adelaide and 1080kms west of swimming, lawn bowls, football, shooting and tennis just Sydney. to name a few. Arts and cultural activities are also embraced, with Work-life balance residents given many chances to attend festivals, concerts Spend less time travelling to and from work and more time and productions. embracing sport and recreation, regional festivals, award- winning restaurants, vibrant shopping and delicious fresh produce. Affordable housing The median house price is around $255,000 with the median rental price being $280pw, while the median unit/ apartment price is $175,000 with the median rental being $220pw. The median vacant land price for a house lot is currently $80,000. Excellent education & child care The region is home to a wide range of quality early years, primary, secondary and further education services including child care, kindergartens, public and private primary and secondary schools university campuses, TAFE and registered training providers. Fly in, fly out FIND OUT MORE Mildura is just a one hour flight from Melbourne, with three airlines operating direct flights to and from the Local government information Mildura Airport each day. Flights are also offered to www.mildura.vic.gov.au Sydney, Adelaide and Broken Hill. (03) 5018 8100 Country communities Tourist and visitor information www.visitmildura.com.au More than 50,000 people call the region home 1800 039 043 including 28,000 who live in the Mildura township. Investment, economic and business The region’s strength lies in its diversity and the range development information of friendly communities that make up the area. www.milduraregion.com.au (03) 5022 0722 Quality health care Support for newcomers A wide range of medical and allied health services ensure www.milduranewcomers.com.au the wellbeing of our community. There are three hospitals 0427 609 774 in the region plus extensive specialist health services. Shopping and eating out Pick a career path www.milduracity.com.au Key industries and employment sectors include retail, www.milduracentral.com.au agriculture, manufacturing, health care, construction, transport and logistics, education and training. Let the sun shine Renowned for its warm climate, Mildura has an average of 77 days of sunshine each year. The average annual minimum temperature is 10.3°C and average annual maximum temperature is 23.8°C. Regional, not remote Mildura is a vibrant rural city in the heart of a remarkable region. While it offers the sense of peace and community synonymous with rural living, the region is far from remote. Getting to and from the area is easy. Board a plane, bus or train, or drive yourself along one of the major highways that enter the city from all directions. Located at the junction of three Australian states, residents of the Mildura region are spoilt for choice when it comes to visiting capital cities and regional centres for work or play. Driving Flying Located at the junction of three major highways – the Mildura is home to one of Australia’s busiest regional Sturt, Calder and Silver City – Mildura is easily accessible airports. by road. The major roads which link Mildura to its closest Victoria’s capital city Melbourne can be reached via a capital cities are well-maintained with regular over-taking direct flight in less than one hour, with three major airlines lanes and plenty of interesting towns and sights to break operating daily flights to and from Mildura. Regular direct up a trip. flights to Sydney (130 minutes), Adelaide (65 minutes) and Broken Hill (55 minutes) are also available. A multi-million dollar terminal upgrade at Mildura Airport was completed in 2013. Mildura Airport Getting around (03) 5055 0500 The relatively flat landscape and warm climate makes Mildura www.milduraairport.com.au the perfect place to get around on foot or two wheels. Many residents cycle to and from work each day and store their bikes Qantas at work or in the secure, designated bicycle hub in the CBD. 13 13 13 Bus networks and taxis provide an alternative option and hire www.qantas.com.au cars are also available. Parking space throughout the region is REX ample, making travel by car a simple and convenient way to 13 17 13 get around. www.rex.com.au Sunraysia Bus Lines Virgin Australia operate regular services to Red Cliffs and Merbein as well as 13 67 89 local services around Mildura. www.virginaustralia.com.au (03) 5023 0274 www.buslink.com.au/your-bus-service/mildura/ Public Transport The Mildura region is well serviced by a comprehensive public Coomealla Bus Lines transport network, with various bus and rail services connecting Operate weekday services between Mildura, Buronga, Dareton the region to capital cities, interstate destinations and other and Wentworth. parts of regional Victoria. (03) 5027 4704 Public Transport Victoria Mildura Taxis Public Transport Victoria has up to date details of all 13 10 08 public transport routes in Victoria including our region. 1800 800 007 Murray Darling Taxi www.ptv.vic.gov.au (03) 5023 2239 V/Line City Taxis V/Line operates a train from Melbourne to Swan Hill with 13 22 27 connecting bus services to Mildura. V/Line has an extensive service throughout the region, connecting each town to Red Cliffs Taxis Adelaide and Melbourne. (03) 5024 1728 1800 800 007 www.vline.com.au Merbein Taxis (03) 5025 3333 Henty Highway Coaches Henty Highway Coaches provide return services between Hertz, Avis, Budget and Thrifty provide Mildura and Horsham. 0427 865 379 rental car services from the Mildura Airport and there are also a number of local limousine and chauffeur driven services available. Employment and Career Paths Whether you’re looking to further your professional career, start a new business, expand your skills or forge a new job path, the Mildura region is the place to do it. Our dynamic and diverse economic environment offers employment opportunities across a broad industry platform. Traditionally, the local workforce has been concentrated in the retail, manufacturing, viticulture, horticulture, agriculture and tourism sectors. But a recent wave of investment and string of major projects has increased the demand for skilled workers in the areas of mining, trades, aquaculture and health services. Finding a job in the Mildura region The local economy and workforce You will find a selection of employment opportunities Recent statistical data shows the Mildura region has available in our region listed on major national jobs a labour force of more than 21,000. The agricultural websites. sector is a major employer together with a strong retail sector. Manufacturing also plays a key employment role. But some employers do not use these sites when There are many manufacturing operations that feed off recruiting. Instead they advertise positions in local agricultural production in the region. Education and newspapers, on their own websites or through one of the healthcare are also major employers, which combined various local employment and recruitment agencies, listed with retail indicate a strong community services sector in to the left Mildura. For more information about the local economy . and employment data, contact Mildura Development Corporation. (03) 5022 0722 www.milduraregion.com.au Key industries Accommodation and LaTrobe University and employment food services (03) 5051 4000 opportunities Restaurant, function and www.latrobe.edu.au/mildura housekeeping staff, cooks, front Agriculture, forestry and fishing Mildura Base Hospital of house, waiting and bar staff, Farm manager, harvest workers, (03) 5022 3333 reception, administration, sales and administration staff, forklift, loader www.mildurabase.com.au finance staff. and truck drivers, maintenance trades Sunraysia Community Health Services and assistants, OS&E & QA staff and Public administration (03) 5022 5444 managers. and safety www.schs.com.au Town planners, project managers, Mallee District Aboriginal Services Retail trade sustainability coordinators, rangers (03) 5018 4100 Retail/sales assistants and trainees, and field officers, emergency services, www.mdas.org.au electrical and mechanical trades, police and fire officers, paramedics logistics staff and drivers. and community services staff. State government departments and authorities Manufacturing Transport and logistics www.careers.vic.gov.au Fabricators,