Victoria location profile
Red Cliffs VIC 3496
Red Cliffs is a rural Sunraysia township known for its citrus and vineyards, historic Big Lizzie traction engine, and relaxed, community-minded lifestyle. It offers affordable housing and everyday services, with Mildura nearby for larger retail, healthcare and entertainment.
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Why families consider Red Cliffs
Family-friendly agricultural town with a mix of long-term locals, retirees and seasonal farm workers; quiet streets, strong community clubs and markets, and an outdoors-focused lifestyle near the Murray River.
Amenities & services
- Red Cliffs town centre (Ilex Street) with supermarket, cafes, bakery, pub and specialty shops
- GP clinics and community health services
- Pharmacy and allied health
- Primary and secondary schools
- Post office and basic banking/ATMs
- Major hospital, large supermarkets and bulk retail in Mildura (15–20 minutes)
- Red Cliffs Library (Jamieson Avenue, Red Cliffs)
- Mildura Library (Deakin Avenue, Mildura)
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger rail; V/Line coach services (Mildura–Ouyen–Bendigo/Melbourne) via Red Cliffs
- Sunraysia bus services connecting Red Cliffs, Irymple and Mildura
- Calder Highway (A79) through town
- Kulkyne Way (C252)
- Millewa Road (C243)
- Mildura Airport ~22km north
Lifestyle & recreation
- Barclay Square and Big Lizzie historic display
- Red Cliffs Swimming Pool
- Red Cliffs Golf Club
- Football/netball, tennis courts and bowls club
- Mildura Arts Centre and riverfront precinct (nearby)
- Kings Billabong Park (Flora and Fauna Reserve)
- Red Cliffs Scenic Reserve
- Hattah-Kulkyne National Park (south of town)
- Barclay Square
- Karadoc/Murray River foreshore areas
Education context
Several long day care, kindergarten and family day care options in town, with additional centres and vacancies commonly available in Irymple and Mildura within a 10–20 minute drive.
- La Trobe University – Mildura Campus (Benetook Avenue, Mildura)
- SuniTAFE – Mildura Campus (Benetook Avenue, Mildura)
- Monash University – School of Rural Health (Mildura)