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 / 34.30639°S 142.12583°E / -34.30639; 142.12583
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

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  1. ^ a b 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