Cardross, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cardross, in the Mildura Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Cardross |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mildura Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.30548 |
| Longitude | 142.12547 |
| Population | 847 |
| Density | 20.8 /km² |
| Area | 40.8 km² |
| Elevation | 64 m |
| Postcode | 3496 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 466 km northwest |
Cardross is a locality in the Mildura Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 847. The locality covers an area of 40.8 km², giving a population density of about 20.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 64 m above sea level. It lies approximately 466 km northwest of Melbourne. Cardross is located at 34.3055°S, 142.1255°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3496. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cardross rests in a sun-baked embrace, where the ochre earth surrenders to the determined green of cultivation. It lies 10.6 km south of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 185°T), and is situated 8.4 km south-west of Irymple. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts: the vast, pale blue sky, often a canvas for wisps of white cloud, stretches to a horizon that seems to melt into the shimmering heat. Low, scrubby vegetation, a resilient tapestry of muted greens and browns, clings to the gently undulating terrain, a testament to the tenacity of life in this arid region. The air, especially as the day matures, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, sweet perfume of ripening fruit.
The story of Cardross is intrinsically tied to the lifeblood of the Murray River, a vital artery that has sustained this land for generations. Established as an irrigation settlement, its character is etched by the tireless work of those who coaxed bounty from the parched earth, transforming it into a productive agricultural hub. The local economy thrives on the cultivation of citrus and other fruits, their verdant orchards a stark and welcome interruption to the natural scrubland. This dedication to farming has shaped the very rhythm of life in Cardross, a steady, measured beat that speaks of seasons, hard work, and the quiet satisfaction of harvest.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cardross, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Cardross, in the Mildura Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Cardross includes the postcode (3496), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mildura Rural City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cardross is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |