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Red Cliffs, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Red Cliffs is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,294. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,294 Population 1/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
11.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$22,781 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$22,781 median income, 5.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$135,200 home value, $676/mo rent

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About Red Cliffs

Red Cliffs

Red Cliffs is a town in Victoria, Australia in the Sunraysia region. It is located on the Calder Highway, 16 km south of Mildura and 544 km north-west of Melbourne.

People

Population5,294
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,781
Per Capita$22,781
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$135,200
Rent$676
Ownership74.6%
Housing Units2,118

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Population5,294
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates-34.3094°, 142.1897°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation11.8 inches (300 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,781
Median Age41.0 years

About Red Cliffs

Red Cliffs is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,294. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 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 11.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Red Cliffs has a population of 5,294 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,034.3 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,294
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
8,034.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Red Cliffs vs Australia Average

The median household income in Red Cliffs is $22,781, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,781 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $438, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 503 business establishments.

Income: Red Cliffs vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,781
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,781
Avg Weekly Wage$438

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)503

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Red Cliffs is $135,200, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $676 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 74.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,118 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,200
52% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$676
42% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.6%
Owner-Occupied74.6%
Renter-Occupied25.4%
Housing Units2,118

Property Tax

Climate in Red Cliffs

Red Cliffs 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
Red Cliffs 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 315 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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 243 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 Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area8,034.3 sq mi (20,808.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.3094°N, 142.1897°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.18"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

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 M4.0 108 km
Oct 23, 2000 New South Wales, Australia M3.6 54 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 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
May 56°F (14°C) 1.1 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
July 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in

Red Cliffs has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.2") and March the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Red Cliffs

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Arts and Wood Tech
Locker Bay
Wood Storage Shed
Red Cliffs Primary School
Red Cliffs Secondary College
St Joseph’s Primary School
Red Cliffs East Primary School
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Radio Stations near Red Cliffs

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Red Cliffs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mildura Holden Motor Museum
Military Museum
Museum of Innocence Mildura
Red Cliffs Military Museum
The RAAF Air Museum

Libraries in Red Cliffs

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

Farmers Markets in Red Cliffs

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sunraysia Farmers Market

Cafes in Red Cliffs

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee on Indi
Geo Origins
The Shed

Dentists in Red Cliffs

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tankard Dental Red Cliffs

Train Stations in Red Cliffs

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karadoc
Thurla

Gas Stations in Red Cliffs

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Red Cliffs
BP Red Cliffs

Gyms in Red Cliffs

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1043409595
Club Aquarius Red Cliffs

Airports Near Red Cliffs

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

Post Offices in Red Cliffs

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Red Cliffs Post Office
Sunnycliffs LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Red Cliffs

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Diggerland Church
Red Cliffs Church of Christ
Red Cliffs Uniting Church
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
St Mark's Red Cliffs (Anglican Parish of Sunraysia South)

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 Red Cliffs

What is the population of Red Cliffs?

Red Cliffs has a population of 5,294 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,034.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Red Cliffs expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,781, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,200 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $676 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Red Cliffs?

Red Cliffs 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 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.8 inches.

How is the job market in Red Cliffs?

The unemployment rate in Red Cliffs is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $438. There are 503 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Red Cliffs?

The median home value in Red Cliffs is $135,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $676. The homeownership rate is 74.6%.

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