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, welders, production Truck drivers, diesel mechanics and operators and supervisors, apprentices, logistics, warehouse Some Local administration and accounts staff and and depot managers and staff, OHS/ Employment Agencies managers. compliance officers, parts, servicing and sales staff. Altus Personnel Australia Health care and (03) 5023 8840 social assistance Administrative and Centacare Employment Nurses, doctors, housing support support services (03) 5051 0000 staff, disability and child support Retail/sales assistants and executives, www.centacareemployment.org.au workers, allied health professionals, recruitment consultants, graphic mental health professionals, designers, business consultants, MADEC occupational therapists, security guards and technicians. 1300 436 332 physiotherapists and podiatrists. www.madec.edu.au/employment
Wholesale trade MAX Employment Education and training Cellar operators, laboratory workers, (03) 5025 9500 Teachers, administration and clerical electrical, plumbing and butcher www.maxemployment.com.au staff, trainers and assessors and trades, plant operators, drivers, sales, Prestige Staffing Personnel employment consultants. administration and accounting staff. (03) 5023 3990 www.presstaff.com.au Construction Major employers Project and construction managers, in the region SMGT site supervisors, carpenters, 1800 025 097 Mildura Rural City Council engineers, plumbers, tilers, www.smgt.com.au (03) 5018 8100 electrical trades and apprentices, www.mildura.vic.gov.au WDEA administration and sales staff. (03) 5065 3050 SuniTAFE www.wdea.org.au (03) 5022 3666 www.sunitafe.edu.au Excellent education & childcare The Mildura region offers a wide array of high quality and varied education and training opportunities, from early childhood through to tertiary studies, for you and your family. Personalised care and attention in a safe and accessible regional setting means many of our students have an edge over their city counterparts. Importantly, the region’s major education and training providers recognise the need for training and expertise specific to skills shortage professions such as construction, horticulture, conservation, land management, health care, hospitality and a host of other trades.
Playgroups & Kindergartens Childcare There are a range of different playgroups operating An extensive range of high-quality Council, community throughout the region where parents and children can and privately- operated childcare and after-school meet and socialise with others. Playgroups promote services are available across the Mildura region. Mallee friendship, support, independence and learning and Track Health and Community Service (MTHCS) provides usually offer a range of activities including creative childcare at towns from Ouyen to Murrayville. In Mildura, play, music, imaginative play, crafts, reading and other there is the option of occasional or long day care at the literacy activities. Council-operated Playalong Child Care Centre plus many private and community-run centres. Council’s Family (03) 5018 8100 Day Care program also provides nationally-accredited www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council-Services/Children home-based child care to babies and primary-school aged children.
(03) 5018 8100 www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council-Services/Children Primary Schools La Trobe University This leading education provider has campuses in The Mildura region is home to more than 20 different Melbourne and across regional Victoria, including primary schools. There are government, independent Mildura. Courses offered in Mildura include bachelor and Catholic schools. Mildura is also home to a specialist degrees in Nursing, Social Work, Health Sciences, school for children with intellectual disabilities and Business, Accounting, Education, Primary Teaching, Arts learning difficulties. Most towns outside of Mildura have and Creative Arts. The Mildura Campus commenced an their own primary school, which is often the heart and hub MBA offering in 2014 and honours and post graduate of community life. opportunities are also available in particular areas. (03) 5051 1333 (03) 5051 4000 www.australianschoolsdirectory.com.au www.latrobe.edu.au/mildura
Secondary schools MADEC Community College MADEC is a community-based, not-for- profit business Renowned as a regional hub for quality secondary delivering Employment, Training and Community education, there are 13 secondary schools in the Mildura Development initiatives throughout Victoria, New South region, including five in Mildura, three in Irymple, and one Wales and South Australia. in Merbein, Red Cliffs, Ouyen, Murrayville and Werrimull. A network of school buses transports students from rural (03) 5021 3472 areas to schools in town, which range from Government, www.madec.edu.au independent and Catholic services.
(03) 5051 1333 One stop guide to child services www.australianschoolsdirectory.com.au Mildura Rural City Council’s Early Years Directory is a comprehensive guide to local services for families and Further and tertiary education children.
We have a proud history as the further education It includes listings and contact details for child care destination of north-west Victoria, with numerous adult centres, kindergartens, playgroups, toy libraries and community education services, registered training maternal and child health services. It also features organisations and tertiary institutions. information about parenting support, breastfeeding, immunisation, Aboriginal, CALD disability and special Sunraysia Institute of TAFE needs services. With over 9,000 enrolments per year, SuniTAFE offers Download a copy from www.mildura.vic.gov.au or call 400 courses across 33 industries at four campuses and Council on (03) 5018 8100 to have one posted to you. also now has links with La Trobe, Deakin and Flinders Universities. Courses include automotive, business, finance and administration, hospitality, tourism and events, nursing, community and children’s services, sustainability, horticulture, animal and equine studies, engineering, visual arts and design, multimedia, trades and much more.
(03) 5022 3666 www.sunitafe.edu.au Affordable and appealing housing Whether you choose to rent, buy, build or invest, the Mildura region offers some of the most affordable, and appealing housing in the state. Median house prices are among the lowest in Victoria – less than half those in Melbourne, and cheaper than other regional cities like Ballarat, Bendigo, Wangaratta, Wodonga and Shepparton. From sprawling rural acreages and modern family homes to country houses and compact inner city units, there is a real estate solution for every lifestyle.
While the majority of the region’s housing stock is located Renting within the city of Mildura itself, the smaller towns scattered Renting can be a good option while you settle into a throughout the region are an ideal option for those new area. The Mildura region offers a broad range of seeking the lifestyle of a true country town. There are also rental properties catering for all needs from temporary many opportunities to enjoy the peace and quiet of life on accommodation, to self-contained and fully-serviced the land with rural properties in a range of sizes available executive units and apartments. To find the latest rental to rent or buy. properties and short term accommodation contact a local There are many new residential developments and a range estate agent, or search online. The median rental price for of high-quality house and land packages available too, a house in Mildura is currently $280pw while the median plus local builders and architects who can help you design rental price for a unit is $220pw. and build your dream home. www.realestate.com.au House and unit prices have either risen slightly or www.domain.com.au remained over recent years, with the median price for a house currently sitting at $255,000 and $175,000 for a www.visitmildura.com.au unit, making the region a solid investment choice. Find out the facts Gordon Agencies (03) 5024 6855 Before deciding where to buy, check out the Real Estate www.gordonagencies.com.au Institute of Australia’s quarterly reports on the state of residential markets in capital cities and major regional House and Land Mildura centres across Australia at www.reiaustralia.com.au. www.houseandlandmildura.com.au The Real Estate Institute of Australia also has links to Mildura & District Real Estate properties for sale nationwide. The state division, REIV, 1300 364 578 provides information on the latest sales and auction www.mildurarealestate.net results in Victoria. Read up at www.reiv.com.au Mildura Property Advisors 0407 239 971 Local estate agents www.milduraproperty.com Barry Plant PRD Nationwide (03) 5021 4600 (03) 5022 7750 www.barryplant.com.au/mildura www.prdmildura.com.au
Burns & Co Ray White Mildura (03) 5023 5000 (03) 5021 9500 burnsandco.com.au/properties www.raywhitemildura.com.au
Elders Real Estate The Professionals (03) 5018 6800 (03) 5022 8024 mildura.eldersrealestate.com.au www.roccisano.com.au
Elstone Agenices Tierney Real Estate (03) 5027 3177 (03) 5022 9200 www.elstoneagencies.com.au www.tierneyrealestatemildura.com.au
First National Real Estate (03) 5021 2200 www.collieandtierney.com.au Health care you can rely on People living in the Mildura region enjoy peace of mind knowing they have access to a comprehensive range of health, medical and wellbeing services. Mildura is a hub for health services and facilities, servicing the entire north-west region of Victoria and south west New South Wales.
Three hospitals and a contingent of permanent and Mildura Private Hospital visiting medical professionals, allied health workers and An acute medical, surgical and day procedure facility, support is available along with specialist services in Mildura Private Hospital has a total of 50 beds. areas such as maternal and child health, mental health, The inpatient ward includes 29 beds, a 2 bed High Aboriginal health, respite care and aged and disability Dependency Unit and one palliative care room with services. adjoining family room facilities. The Day Procedure Unit provides private same-day care and incorporates a seven chair chemotherapy lounge staffed with specialised Hospitals chemotherapy nurses.
220 – 228 Thirteenth Street, Mildura Mildura Base Hospital (03) 5022 2611 With 146 beds, Mildura Base Hospital provides a range www.milduraprivatehospital.com.au of acute services including emergency, maternity, intensive care, general medicine and surgery, medical Ouyen Hospital imaging, pathology, dialysis, mental health (inpatient and Operated by Mallee Track Health and Community community services) and a range of ambulatory services. Service, the Ouyen Hospital provides acute emergency Ontario Avenue, Mildura and medical services, district nursing, high and low level residential aged care and allied health services. (03) 5022 3333 www.mildurabase.com.au Britt Street, Ouyen (03) 5092 1111 Key health service providers Maternal and Child Health Mildura Rural City Council provides free Maternal and Sunraysia Community Health Services Child Health Services to all families with babies and This community-based organisation provides an extensive children aged six and under and aims to give your child a range of health and support services including aged- care good start in life. There are 14 Maternal and Child Health assessment, allied health, chronic disease management, Centres across the region. community dental services, counselling services, disability (03) 5018 8277 and adult day care centres, education, drug and alcohol services and home-nursing services. Murray Primary Health Network (03) 5022 5444 Funded by the Federal Government, the MPHN aims to www.schs.com.au improve health outcomes in our region in the areas of Mental health; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health; Mallee Track Health and Community Service Population health; Health workforce; eHealth; Aged Care; A personalised and caring range of services are available Avoidable hospital presentations; Cancer prevention to residents in rural areas including childcare, acute and Immunisation. Murray PHN has four regional offices medical and emergency, nursing, high and low-level established supporting health services including one in residential aged care and allied health services. Mildura.
(03) 5092 1111 (03) 4040 4300 www.mthcs.vic.gov.au www.murrayphn.org.au
Mildura District Aboriginal Services a range of Aged & Disability services services, including hearing and vision screenings, Our region has a wide range of aged care and disability home visits, baby and infant clinics, health checks and services and facilities to suit a variety of needs. Find out doctor clinics. more by contacting Mildura Rural City Council on 03) 5018 8100 or online at (03) 5022 1852 www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council-Services/Aged-Disability- www.mdas.org.au Services A lifestyle of leisure Finding things to do in your free time is never an issue when living in the Mildura region. Renowned for its warm climate and relaxed, outdoor lifestyle, the area is an ideal location to enjoy the great outdoors, local food and wine and natural surroundings. The area has a vibrant arts scene, great shopping, excellent sporting facilities and active community groups and clubs to get involved in.
The great outdoors Sport & recreation The landscapes of the Mildura region are as diverse as Sport and recreation is synonymous with the Mildura they are beautiful. From sparse sand dunes and desert region. Physical activity – be it for leisure, fitness or bushland to wetlands and two of Australia’s largest rivers, competition is a popular past time and many communities the natural beauty of the area attracts tourists and nature and social activities revolve around sport. The region’s lovers all year round. A number of nearby national parks warm climate and beautiful natural landscapes lend are very accessible, offering a unique insight into local themselves to being outdoors and many locals spend the culture and heritage and providing the perfect day-trip summer months on or near the river. Fittingly, the region opportunity for residents of the region. has great sporting facilities and a multitude of recreational activities including tenpin bowling, gallops and harness There are countless outdoor spaces, walking and cycling racing, football, cricket, baseball, indoor sports, tennis, tracks, playgrounds, great parks and beautiful gardens bowls and golf, as well as speed boating and water skiing. within Mildura and surrounds. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy a barbecue, throw in a line, go for a Local sports and recreation clubs are always happy to jog or take the kids to play, there’s plenty to choose from. welcome new members and the region also plays host to over 30 major sports events every year including many www.visitmildura.com.au/natural-attractions major motor sports competitions. www.mildura.vic.gov.au www.mildura.vic.gov.au/sportsandrecreation
www.visitmildura.com.au/outdoor-sports Arts, culture & heritage produce and you can purchase direct from growers at roadside stalls and various community markets. The Mildura region is situated on and incorporates the traditional lands of the Latji Latji and Bakandji people who Mildura City Heart is home to many of the region’s have been custodians of this land for thousands of years. best restaurants but there are also hidden gems dotted Along with strong Indigenous heritage, the region is throughout the region, including fabulous wineries and home to people from more than 50 different nationalities, picturesque cafes. whose customs, religions and cultures are a focus of many www.visitmildura.com.au/food-and-wine festivals, events and celebrations. Each year the region plays host to hundreds of local, regional and national Retail therapy events. From sport and music to art and performances, there is always something happening. A thriving arts Shoppers are spoilt for choice in Mildura. The city is North scene with great galleries, museums, architectural gems, West Victoria’s major retail hub, with people travelling fantastic program of local and touring performances, from right around the area and interstate to hit the shops. significant historical sites, countless arts clubs and From national chains, supermarkets and home ware activities are also on offer. and electrical warehouses to boutique specialty stores, antiques and regular markets, Mildura has it all. The city www.milduraartscentre.com.au centre is home to more than 350 traders while Mildura www.milduraevents.com.au Central offers the convenience of a large undercover www.visitmildura.com.au complex. You can pick up fresh local produce, arts and crafts, antiques, plants, food and more at the great Fine food and wine markets which are held regularly in Mildura, Merbein and The Mildura region is considered a foodie’s paradise with Red Cliffs. everything from award-winning fine dining to relaxed www.visitmildura.com.au/shopping cafes and beer gardens. Much of Australia’s fresh produce www.milduracity.com.au – including citrus, table and wine grapes, salt, nuts, www.milduracentralshopping.com.au carrots, lamb, mushrooms and cod are farmed locally. Many eateries focus their menus around seasonal local Embrace our community spirit Talk to anyone who lives in the Mildura region and chances are they’ll tell you the area’s people are among its greatest assets. Being involved in the community is part and parcel of life in the Mildura region. Whether it’s fundraising, helping out at weekend sporting events, promoting the arts, delivering meals to people in their homes, preserving our heritage or looking after our environment, getting involved and helping out is a way of life.
Regardless of your age, interests or background, there is Sport & Recreation Groups bound to be a community group, club, organisation or Sport and recreation is synonymous with the Mildura activity to get involved in. region. Local sports and recreation clubs are always happy to welcome new members, so contact Mildura Rural City Senior Citizens Groups Council for a copy of their Recreation Directory, which lists A number of clubs meet regularly at centres throughout all local sports clubs and groups. the region including Mildura, Merbein, Ouyen, Irymple, (03) 5018 8100 Red Cliffs, Underbool and Murrayville. www.mildura.vic.gov.au/SportRecreation www.mildura.vic.gov.au (03) 5018 8100 Volunteering Volunteering is one of the best ways to get involved in Churches your community, meet new people, and learn new skills. Almost every township in our region is home to at Whether you have a lot of time or only a little, chances least one church, with a wide variety of faiths and are, there is a community group, club, service organisation denominations represented. or charity that would welcome your assistance. Community Development Community Service Groups & Progress Groups There are lots of community-orientated clubs operating in Our region’s strength lies in its diversity and the range our region who work to provide services and raise money of communities that make up the area. Most townships through a range of different projects. Most are affiliated outside of Mildura have an active group that works to with state, national and even international movements. progress their community’s interests. To get in touch with your local group call Council and ask for their details. Probus 1800 630 488 (03) 5018 8100 www.probussouthpacific.org www.mildura.vic.gov.au
Rotary Emergency Service Volunteering 1300 476 827 There are Country Fire Authority (CFA), State Emergency www.rotary.org.au Services (SES) and St John Ambulance groups based in towns throughout our region, where members provide Country Women’s Association voluntary emergency services for the community.. (03) 9827 8971 www.cwaofvic.asn.au CFA
1800 232 636 Returned and Services League www.cfa.vic.gov.au (03) 9655 5555 www.rslvic.com.au SES
1300 842 737 Lions www.ses.vic.gov.au (02) 4940 8033 www.lionsclubs.org.au St John Ambulance
1300 360 455 Mildura Young Professionals Network www.stjohnvic.com.au/volunteers MYPN provides 18-40 year olds in Mildura and the surrounding region with opportunities to participate in Mildura Lifesaving Club social and business networking, together with professional www.lsv.com.au and self-development activities.
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Mildura Regional Development MRD works with local businesses and industries to further develop our diverse and vibrant economy, and attract new businesses, industries, tourism and investments into our region. MRD is a key network in Mildura and distributes a range of information about local business events and tourism.
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