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Cardross, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Cardross is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 847. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
847 Population 0/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
11.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$24,775 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,775 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population847
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,775
Per Capita$24,775
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

A
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership87.5%
Housing Units339

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain11.9 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Population847
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates-34.3066°, 142.1259°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation11.9 inches (303 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,775
Median Age39.0 years

About Cardross

Cardross is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 847. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Cardross has a population of 847 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 8,034.3 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

847
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
8,034.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cardross vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cardross is $24,775, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,775 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $476, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 80 business establishments.

Income: Cardross vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,775
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,775
Avg Weekly Wage$476

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cardross is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 87.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 339 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.5%
Owner-Occupied87.5%
Renter-Occupied12.5%
Housing Units339

Property Tax

Climate in Cardross

Cardross has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 271 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 17.3° / 33.2° 23.9
Feb 24.7°C / 76°F 16.9° / 32.5° 22.5
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 13.8° / 28.8° 16.1
Apr 17°C / 63°F 10° / 24.1° 16.7
May 13.4°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.5° 18.6
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 5.2° / 16.3° 19.9
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F 4.4° / 15.8° 21.8
Aug 11.4°C / 53°F 5.1° / 17.7° 21.6
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 7.5° / 21.2° 26.0
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 10° / 25° 24.8
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 13.1° / 28.5° 27.5
Dec 23.1°C / 74°F 15.3° / 30.9° 32.0
Cardross enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area8,034.3 sq mi (20,808.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-34.3066°N, 142.1259°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.9"
69% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.30"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 13, 2014.

Aug 13, 2014 87 km NNE of Wentworth, Australia M4.0 107 km
Oct 23, 2000 New South Wales, Australia M3.6 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
May 56°F (14°C) 1.0 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
July 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in

Cardross has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and March the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Cardross

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Koorlong Primary School
Cardross Primary School
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Museums in Cardross

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mildura Holden Motor Museum
Military Museum
Museum of Innocence Mildura
Old Wentworth Gaol
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Riverboat Rod's Model Paddlesteamer Display
The RAAF Air Museum
Wentworth Pioneer Museum

Libraries in Cardross

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A S Kenyon Library Red Cliffs0.0
Buronga Library0.0
Dareton Library0.0
Merbein Library0.0
Mildura Library0.0
Wentworth Shire Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cardross

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sunraysia Farmers Market

Airports Near Cardross

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mildura AirportMQLMedium Airport
Cullulleraine airstrip privateSmall Airport
Lelma AirstripSmall Airport
Manangatang AirportSmall Airport
Mildura (Sunraysia Gliding Club) AirfieldSmall Airport
Murray-Sunset AirportSmall Airport
Robinvale AirportRBCSmall Airport
Rongold Station AirstripSmall Airport
Trentham Cliffs airstripSmall Airport
Wentworth AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardross

What is the population of Cardross?

Cardross has a population of 847 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 8,034.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Cardross expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,775, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cardross?

Cardross enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.9 inches.

How is the job market in Cardross?

Cardross has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $476. There are 80 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cardross?

The median home value in Cardross is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 87.5%.

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