Why Choose Mildura
Mildura is one of Australia’s fastest growing inland centres. It offers a welcoming environment for you to learn and work in. Visit the wineries, orchards, flower gardens or take a ride down the ‘mighty’ Murray River.
Mildura is six hours north of Melbourne (550 kilometres), on the edge of Australia’s famous outback desert. The region enjoys a pleasant Mediterranean climate, great natural beauty and a rich local history.
Mildura is a busy region with a variety of industries, from agriculture to engineering and computer technology. With about 50,000 residents, it has excellent educational, sporting and community facilities and offers a lower cost of living than larger cities. There are a number of local tertiary education campuses to choose from which welcome students from around the world.
Amenities
Lower cost of living - housing and rent
Housing availability
Purpose built SuniTAFE student accommodation
Food availability
1 hour flight from Melbourne (550kms)
Bus & train from Melbourne alternative
Easy to get around
Taxis & buses
Walking distance
Smaller regional community
Fastest growing inland centre
Friendly multicultural community
Inclusive, safe and welcoming
Opportunities to be involved in community groups
Slow Food Mildura organisation
Farmers’ & community markets
Restaurants & take away options
Great coffee and cafes
Local fruit growing farms, vineyards & wineries
Over 300 community events & festivals held annually
Murray River - paddle steamers, houseboats
Proximity to natural attractions: World Heritage listed Willandra Lakes System, and well as Hattah-Kulkyne, Wyperfeld, Murray-Sunset National Parks and Kings Billabong Wildlife Reserve, Perry Sandhills, Mungo National Park, nature walks
Wildlife
Quality sporting facilities - football, tennis, cricket, golf, swimming, gyms, pilates, yoga and more
Fishing & boating activities
Strong arts culture - Arts Vault, Mildura Arts Centre & Gallery, Gallery F
The Mildura region receives the highest average sunshine hours in Victoria
Average annual maximum temperature of 24°C
Average winter maximum temperature of 16°C
Plenty of opportunity for hospitality/retail/tourism or horticulture/agriculture related work.
2 x hospitals
Vast array of health and allied health services
Unpolluted
Relaxing atmosphere
Wide tree-lined streets and many parks and gardens
