Cardross, Victoria

Cardross is a small town approximately 15 km south east of Mildura, in north western Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Cardross and the surrounding area had a population of 847.[1] It was the site of a road fatality in February 2006, in which six teenagers were killed in a hit-run crash.

Cardross
Victoria
Cardross General Store
Cardross is located in Rural City of Mildura
Cardross
Cardross
Coordinates34°18′23″S 142°07′33″E
Population847 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3496
Location
LGA(s)Rural City of Mildura
RegionSunraysia
State electorate(s)Mildura
Federal division(s)Division of Mallee
Localities around Cardross:
Irymple Irymple Irymple
Koorlong Cardross Red Cliffs
Koorlong Red Cliffs Red Cliffs

Cardross named after the Scottish village was established as a farming community in the 1920s, the Post Office opening on 15 June 1925.[2]

Cardross has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Millewa Football League.

Cardross Lakes are southwest of the township.

Entering Cardross

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cardross (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  2. Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 17 February 2021


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